New Delhi: Navratri 2026 has begun, and devotees have already started performing rituals and observing fast in honour of Maa Durga, or the divine feminine
energy. They have switched from regular food to traditional dishes, which can be consumed during the Navratri fast. In India, sabudana khichdi is a popular fasting dish as its high-quality starch and carbs serve as an immediate energy booster. This is typically relished during the Navratri season or other festivals.
Also known as sago or tapioca pearls, sabudana are soaked overnight and then cooked with cumin seeds and roasted peanuts. Sabudana khichdi is easy to cook and is perfect as the Navratri vrat meal, usually served with yoghurt or lemon wedges. So, here is an easy sabudana khichdi recipe along with the important ingredients you need to cook this Navratri vrat dish.
Sabudana khichdi recipe
Ingredients for sabudana khichdi
- 1 cup sabudana
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 chopped green chillies
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
Sabudana Khichdi recipe
1. Begin by rinsing 1 cup of sabudana and soaking it in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
2. In the morning, drain off the water completely and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add 1 tsp cumin seeds, chopped green chillies, and sauté for a minute.
4. Then, add roasted peanuts, the soaked sabudana, sugar and salt to taste and mix these well. Don’t forget to stir after you put each ingredient in the pan.
5. Cook for 4-5 minutes on medium flame and keep stirring in between before pouring the lemon juice into the pan.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Sabudan khichdi is an easy and comforting recipe that brings comfort and satisfaction during Navratri fasts. So, make your festive celebrations more enjoyable while surrendering to Maa Durga for blessings!
