How To Make Sabudana Appe For Navratri

By: Nikita Nikhil

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Crispy on the outside and soft inside, Sabudana Appe is a perfect snack, especially during fasting. Here's how you can make it easily using a paniyaram pan.

Ingredients:

1 cup sabudana
3-4 potatoes, boiled
1/2 cup peanuts
1-inch ginger, grated
3 green chillies, chopped
Rock salt
1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
Ghee

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1. Soak The Sabudana

Rinse sabudana and soak it in just enough water for 4-5 hours or overnight. Drain any excess water before using it in the recipe to prevent it from becoming sticky.

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2. Roast The Peanuts

Heat a tawa and dry roast the peanuts until they turn golden and aromatic. Allow them to cool, then transfer to a mortar and crush them coarsely using a pestle. Set aside.

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3. Prepare The Mixture

In a plate, mix soaked sabudana, boiled potatoes, crushed peanuts, ginger, chillies, salt, coriander leaves and lemon juice. Combine well.

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4. Shape Into Balls

Grease your hands lightly and take small portions of the mixture. Roll them into round balls, ensuring they hold their shape without breaking.

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5. Cook In A Paniyaram Pan

Heat a paniyaram pan on medium heat and grease each cavity with ghee. Place the sabudana balls into the pan and cover with a lid. Let them cook for a minute.

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6. Flip And Serve

Once golden brown on one side, flip the appe using a spoon. Cook until evenly crispy. Serve hot with coriander chutney and peanut chutney!

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