New Delhi: The sacred festival of Mahashivratri will be celebrated by devotees of Lord Shiva across the world. Many devotees observe a fast during Mahashivratri to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings. Make this delectable Sabudana Khichdi for fasting this Mahashivratri season!
The festival of Mahashivratri commemorates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Mahashivratri will be observed on 26th February this year and holds immense significance for Shiva devotees worldwide.
To honour Mahashivratri, devotees observe various types of fasts to express their devotion to Lord Shiva. The three primary types of fasting include the Nirjala fast, Phalahar fast, and Partial fast:
- In a Nirjala fast, devotees strictly abstain from both food and water throughout the day and night.
- A Phalahar fast permits the consumption of specific foods such as fruits, milk, and nuts.
- Those observing a Partial fast may have meals prepared with fasting-friendly ingredients like buckwheat flour (kuttu), sabudana, and rock salt (sendha namak).
Devotees choose their fasting method based on their health and spiritual inclination.
For those observing a Partial fast this Mahashivratri, try this Sabudana Khichdi recipe made with fasting-friendly ingredients!
Mahashivratri Sabudana Khichdi Recipe
Indulge in a delicious Sabudana Khichdi this Mahashivratri with these simple ingredients!
Ingredients for Sabudana Khichdi
Gather these before you start making your Mahashivratri Sabudana Khichdi:
- 1 cup sabudana (sago or tapioca pearls) – 150 grams
- Water (as required, to soak sabudana)
- 2 medium-sized potatoes
- ½ cup roasted peanuts
- 8 to 10 curry leaves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1 green chilli, chopped (or ½ to 1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ cup grated fresh coconut (optional)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon sugar (or as required)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, or as required)
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil or ghee
- Rock salt (sendha namak) (food-grade, as required)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves (optional)
How to Make Mahashivratri Sabudana Khichdi
Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Total Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Serves: 3
Preparation
Before you begin cooking, follow these preparation steps:
- Rinse the sabudana thoroughly in water. Soak overnight or for 3 to 5 hours.
- Check if the sabudana has softened by pressing a few pearls between your fingers. They should mash easily. If they feel firm in the centre, add a few tablespoons of water, cover, and let them soak for an additional 30 minutes.
- Drain the soaked sabudana thoroughly and set aside.
- Boil the potatoes. Once warm, peel and chop them.
- In a pan, dry roast the peanuts until browned. Allow them to cool, then grind them coarsely using a mortar and pestle or a dry grinder.
- Mix the coarsely powdered peanuts, salt, and sugar with the drained sabudana.
Cooking Instructions
Now that your ingredients are ready, follow these steps to prepare Sabudana Khichdi:
- Heat peanut oil or ghee in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and let them crackle on low to medium-low heat until they turn golden brown.
- Add the curry leaves (if using) and chopped green chillies. Fry for a few seconds, then add the grated ginger (if using). (Both curry leaves and ginger are optional and can be omitted.)
- Sauté for a few seconds until the raw aroma of the ginger disappears. Add the boiled, chopped potatoes and sauté for a minute.
- Add the sabudana, stirring frequently on low heat for 3 to 5 minutes until the pearls turn translucent. (Avoid overcooking, as this can make the sabudana lumpy and hard.)
- Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves, mixing well.
- Garnish with additional coriander leaves and a drizzle of lemon juice before serving. You can also sprinkle some freshly grated coconut on top.
Serve the Sabudana Khichdi hot or warm. You may also prepare a chutney using fasting-friendly ingredients.
Try this wholesome Mahashivratri Sabudana Khichdi during your fast this 26th February!
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