Ingredients
Method
- Rinse the sabudana pearls with water 2-3 times or until the water becomes clear to get rid of all the starch.
- Add the sabudana to a bowl and pour water. The ratio between sabudana and water should be 1:1 or there should be at least ¼ inch of water above the level of sabudana.
- Let it soak for 4-6 hours. Depending on the quality of sabudana you are using, the soaking time will change. Some might become soft after 4 hours of soaking and for some, you might have to soak overnight.
- After soaking, check if the sabudana has softened. To check that, press a pearl between your thumb and index finger. If it gets mashed up, then it’s ready.
- But if the centre still feels hard, then pour 2-3 tbsp water and soak for 30 minutes.
- Drain the sabudana in a colander or strainer to ensure there is no excess moisture.
- Let it stay in the colander for a couple of minutes.
To make the vrat wali green chutney:
- In a grinder jar, add coriander leaves, green chilli, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Grind to make a smooth paste. While grinding, you may add a little water if you like.
To make the sabudana chaat/bhel:
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium flame. Add ghee and allow it to melt.
- Add cashews and cook for a few minutes until they turn golden.
- Add boiled potatoes and sprinkle a little sendha namak over it. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the soaked sabudana and sendha namak. Give a gentle toss. Cook for a minute.
- Then turn the flame off. Pour the green chutney and roasted cumin powder. Gently combine everything well.
- Transfer it to the serving bowl. Garnish with pomegranate arils and crushed farali potato chips.
- Sabudana chaat or bhel is ready to serve!