Sabudana Vada

Sabudana Vada or Sago Vada is a very famous Maharashtrian snack. These are specially made during Dussera/Navratri while fasting as this does not contain onion/garlic. Sabudana(pearl tapioca) gives a very soft and chewy texture to the vada, the combination of sabudana along with potato is extremely unique. The vada is so soft that it just melts in the mouth and you'll be left craving for it. Here I have shallow fried the vadas to make it healthier but typically it is deep fried in oil.

Ingredients: 2cups boiled and smashed potatoes
                    1cup sabudana/sago/pearl tapioca
                    1/2cup roasted, peeled and crushed groundnuts
                    2 green chilies finely chopped
                    1tbsp ginger paste
                    3tbsp chopped coriander leaves
                    1tbsp lime juice
                    5-6tsp oil
                    salt to taste(use black salt if you are fasting)

Method:1)soak sabudana for 3-4hrs till they become soft. Drain the water completely and transfer it
                 into a bowl. smash it roughly.
              2)To sabudana add all the ingredients except oil and mix well.
              3)Divide the above mixture into small lemon sized balls. Press them lightly to form patties.
              4)Now shallow fry them on a hot tava by sprinkling little oil on both the sides. Cook till they
                 turn golden brown. If you are deep frying, then add patties to the hot oil and fry till they
                 become golden brown and crisp.        
              5)Serve hot with green chutney and curd.
           
See Also: Medu Vada
                Dahi Vada
                Mixed Dal Vada
                Potato Rolls
                Vada Pav
                Avarekalu Cutlet