SAGO CUTLETS (SABUDANA WADA):
This was a trial and error recipe for me. I had soaked some sago overnight to make some yummy sabudana khichdi. I actually forgot to drain the extra water from the sago and when I checked the sago in the morning they were over soaked and soggy. I definitely couldn’t make the khichdi out of this. That’s when it struck me that maybe I could try my favorite sabudana wada. It’s actually a maharashtrian dish and I’m very sure that everyone will relish it. It was a good attempt and the wadas turned out to be very crispy and delicious. Generally cucumber is never added to this wada, since I had already grated to make some khichdi, I ended up using it in the wada and the taste was good.
You’ll need:
Sago -1 cup soaked and drained.
Chilies: 2 nos
Cucumber grated: ¼ cup
Roasted peanut powder: ¼ cup
Curry leaves: 4 nos
Jeera (cumin) powder: 3/ 4 tablespn.
Jeera (cumin): 1 teaspn
Salt: to taste
Coriander: 1 teaspn
Oil: to fry
Since I had over soaked the sago, I had to coat the sago patty with some maida and then fry it to prevent the cutlet from sticking to the pan.
Procedure:
In a wok, heat some oil. Add the full cumin to the oil and add chopped chillies, curry leaves and cucumber and sauté for a while. Once the cucumber is cooked, add roasted peanut powder, cumin powder and salt. To this add the soaked and drained sago and mix well and leave it on a simmer to cook well. Keep mixing and checking to avoid the base from getting burnt. Once this mix is cooled, you can make small patties and deep fry them and voila the cutlets are ready.
Generally these cutlets are served with sweet yogurt. They also taste great with some tomato sauce.
When its raining pouring outside, all you could do is have some crispy sago cutlets and steaming hot tea. Now that’s what I call bliss.
This is my contribution to Monthly Mingle:High tea treats hosted by Aparna and
and Meeta Monthly Mingle:High tea treats.
It’s my favorite!!!! I love ur version too. U have not added potatoes into it. Cucumber in sabudana wada, sounds interesting. I am also living in Bangalore from last 3 years. Lets be in touch. Please feel free to mail me 🙂
Hi, thank you so much, even sabudana wada has always been in my hit list…I’ve been in B’lore for last 5 years..will def keep in touch..
I am one who loves both sabudana khichdi and wada. Thank you so much for joining our tea party.
Could you please ensure that you also link this post to Meeta’s Monthly Mingle page (you can find the link on my announcement post)?
Thank you.
HI Aparna, Thank you too for hosting a tea party:)..I will definately link the post to meeta..I love your blog and I keep following it. The one thing that attracted me to your blog (along with the interesting bakes) is that you are settled in Goa, strange isn’t it..well I’ve been born and brought up in Goa and now settled in B’lore after marriage..I love that place and I miss Goa a lot..I feel very nostalgic when I go thru ur blog..Love your work, very creative and nice recipes.
Thank you so much for the entry! a very interesting recipe I must say!
HI Meeta, I’m an ardent fan of your blog..keep following it regularly..love ur photography..I’m very happy that you liked teh recipe..thank you.