Sabudana Vada in Shengdana Gravy

Here’s a unique Vrat recipe that will soon be your favorite! Make this super delicious fasting (vrat) recipe made by Chef Sneha Singhi.
Chef Sneha has made this in our new cast iron pan which truly is a slick beauty. It’s so lightweight & is made using nitride tech, which means it fights rust yet infuses iron into the food. So, let’s make this.
Preparation of Sabudana Vada in Shengdana Gravy
To make this recipe for 4, roast the onion and garlic on a grill or open flame till it chars & blackens. Then, remove the burnt bits & skin & chop them into smaller pieces.
Ingredients for Sabudana Vada in Shengdana Gravy
  • 1 cup peanuts, boiled
  • 2 tbsp khus khus/posto seeds
  • 1 tbsp jeera
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 2-3 whole peppercorns
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2-3 green chillies
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 10-12 peanuts
  • Water as required
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black salt
  • 1/4 cup cream 
For the Sabudana Vada
  • 2-3 potatoes, boiled
  • 1/2 cup sabudana, soaked overnight
  • 2-3 tbsp Peanuts
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander; chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Jeera
  • 2-3 green chillies
  • 1 tbsp red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste 
How to Make Sabudana Vada in Shengdana Gravy
  • Mix the sabudana vada ingredients. Fry in hot oil or air fry till golden brown & crispy.
  • In a pan, boil the khus khus, jeera, cinnamon & peppercorns for 2-3 minutes in some water.
  • Blitz the onions, garlic, boiled peanuts, khus khus, jeera, cinnamon, peppercorns, green chillies & water to a smooth paste.
  • Heat butter. Add in the bay leaf & cook for 10 seconds.
  • Add the peanuts & sauté for 10-15 seconds.
  • Now add in the blitzed paste & cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in water, sugar, salt & black salt & bring it to a boil.
  • Add in the cream & sabudana vadas. Serve hot with parathas & dig in.
Tips to Make Sabudana Vada in Shengdana Gravy
  • You can skip the onion and garlic when making this recipe.
  • Serve the recipe hot to enjoy the crispy sabudana vadas in a delicious, creamy curry. 
This recipe is so good, you can make it any day. If you’re not fasting, you can also experiment with some ingredients and flavors. Give it a try.

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