These Ginger-Chilli Sabudana Khichdi Fritters reinvent the classic fasting dish into something crispy, spicy, and completely addictive. Each fritter brings the earthiness of sabudana, the nuttiness of roasted peanuts, and a zing from ginger and green chilli. Paired with a cool yoghurt dip, it’s a snack that balances comfort and energy in every bite.
Rinse sabudana under running water until the water turns clear. Soak in water just enough to cover it. After 4 hours, the pearls should turn soft and separate easily when pressed. Drain any leftover water thoroughly to prevent sogginess during mixing.
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Step 2: Prepare the Mixture
In a mixing bowl, add soaked sabudana, mashed boiled potatoes, crushed peanuts, chopped green chillies, grated ginger, cumin seeds, coriander, lemon juice, and rock salt. Mix well using your hands until the texture feels cohesive and non-sticky; this ensures even crispness when frying.
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Step 3: Shape the Fritters
Lightly grease your palms and shape the mixture into small round fritters, around 2 inches in diameter and half an inch thick. Arrange them on a plate and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Chilling them helps retain shape and prevents them from breaking while frying.
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Step 4: Fry the Fritters
Heat oil in a deep pan at about 170°C. Drop 4–5 fritters at a time, frying until both sides turn crisp and golden brown. Keep the flame medium so the insides cook evenly. Once done, drain on absorbent paper to remove excess oil while maintaining crunch.
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Step 5: Make the Chilli-Ginger Dip
In a blender, combine yoghurt, coriander leaves, green chilli, grated ginger, and salt. Blend until smooth and slightly pale green. Chill for about 10 minutes; the dip’s coolness complements the spice of the fritters beautifully.
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Step 6: Serve Hot
Arrange the hot fritters neatly on a serving platter. Serve them alongside the chilled dip. Each bite delivers a mix of warmth, crunch, and freshness; perfect for tea-time, fasting days, or an evening get-together.