Farali Misal
The humble sabudana khichdi transforms into an interesting misal eligible for a fasting day, when topped with a peanut-potato mixture and faraali chivda.
Servings
Prep Time
4
255
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
255
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Ingredients
For The Sabudana Khichdi
1
cup
sago
sabudana
1
tbsp
ghee
1
tsp
Cumin seeds
jeera
1
tbsp
ginger-green chilli paste
1/4
cup
roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts
rock salt to taste
sendha namak
1
tsp
Lemon juice
For The Potato Peanut Mixture
5
round red chillies
boriya mirch
1
tsp
whole coriander seeds
dhania
2
tsp
Oil
1
tsp
Cumin seeds
jeera
1 1/2
cups
medium sized potatoes
unpeeled and cut into 25 mm. (1″) cubes
3
tbsp
Peanuts
soaked for 1 hour and drained
3
kokum
soaked for 1 hour and drained
rock salt to taste
sendha namak
Other Ingredients
4
tbsp
faraali chivda
readily available in the market
lemon wedges
For The Garnish
2
tbsp
Chopped coriander
dhania
Instructions
For the sabudana khichdi
Clean, wash and soak the sago in enough water for at least 4 hours. Drain, spread on a thali and keep aside to dry for 1 hour.
Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the ginger-green chilli paste and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the crushed peanuts and sauté for another 30 seconds.
Add the sago and rock salt and cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring continuously. Each grain of sago should be separate.
Add the lemon juice, mix well and cook on a slow flame for another 2 minutes.
Divide it into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
For the potato peanut mixture
Combine the round red chillies and coriander seeds and dry roast it on a tava (griddle) till they release a pleasant aroma.
Cool slightly and coarsely crush it using a mortar-pestle (khalbhatta).
Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds and crushed chilli-coriander mixture and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the potatoes and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the peanuts, rock salt, kokum and 2 cups of water and cook till the potatoes are completely cooked.
Mash the potatoes slightly using the back of a spoon.
Divide it into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
How to serve
Place a portion of the sabudana khichdi at the base of a bowl.
Top with a portion of the potato peanut mixture and 1 tbsp of faraali chivda.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve immediately with lemon wedges.