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Sabudana Vada (Tapioca Fritters)

Recipe by Lazy Food Studio

  • Ready in30 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook15 min
  • CuisineIndian · Maharashtrian
  • Serves4 People
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Spicy level2/5
  • Calories~450 kcal
Sabudana Vada (Tapioca Fritters)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 50 gmSoaked Tapioca seeds (Sabudana)
  • 3-4Green chillies
  • 1 cupGrinded peanuts
  • 1Smashed potato
  • 2 tspCumin seeds
  • 1 tspSalt
  • 1 cupClarified butter (Ghee)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, add 50gm of soaked tapioca seeds, 3-4 chopped green chillies, 1 cup of ground peanuts, 1 smashed potato, 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

  2. 2.Mix Thoroughly

    Mix all the ingredients together properly until well combined and a dough-like consistency is formed.

  3. 3.Shape the Vadas

    Take a small portion of the mixture, shape it into a circular ball, and then gently pat it to flatten it into a vada shape.

  4. 4.Prepare for Frying

    Heat 1 cup of clarified butter (ghee) in a frying pan over medium heat. Ensure the ghee is hot enough before adding the vadas.

  5. 5.Shallow Fry Vadas

    Carefully place the shaped vadas into the hot ghee. Shallow fry them on both sides until they turn golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.

  6. 6.Serve

    Once golden brown, remove the Sabudana Vadas from the pan using a slotted spoon to drain excess oil. Serve hot with a side of yogurt or chutney and a cup of tea.

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Sabudana Vada (Tapioca Fritters)

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · Maharashtrian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, add 50gm of soaked tapioca seeds, 3-4 chopped green chillies, 1 cup of ground peanuts, 1 smashed potato, 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

  2. 2

    Mix Thoroughly

    Mix all the ingredients together properly until well combined and a dough-like consistency is formed.

  3. 3

    Shape the Vadas

    Take a small portion of the mixture, shape it into a circular ball, and then gently pat it to flatten it into a vada shape.

  4. 4

    Prepare for Frying

    Heat 1 cup of clarified butter (ghee) in a frying pan over medium heat. Ensure the ghee is hot enough before adding the vadas.

  5. 5

    Shallow Fry Vadas

    Carefully place the shaped vadas into the hot ghee. Shallow fry them on both sides until they turn golden brown and crispy, approximately per side.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Once golden brown, remove the Sabudana Vadas from the pan using a slotted spoon to drain excess oil. Serve hot with a side of yogurt or chutney and a cup of tea.

Before You Cook

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  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
AllergensThis recipe contains peanuts.
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