Monday, June 6, 2011

Saggubiyyam vada/ Sago/Tapioca patties:


Saggubiyyam/sago vada is a good evening snack and a change from routine snacks like pakodas or bajjis. Some people get heartburn after bajjis due to besan. For them it’s a perfect snack. These crispy outside and soft inside yummy vadas are very easy to make with a little preparation.


Ingredients:
  • Sago/Saggubiyyam- ¼ cup
  • Potatoes-4 (medium size)
  • Onion- 1(finely chopped)
  • Green chilies-2 (finely chopped)
  • Chopped cilantro-1 tbsp
  • Chopped curry leaves- 1tsp
  • Red chili powder- 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds-1 tsp
  • Chat masala- 1 tsp (optional)
  • Rice flour- 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying


Method:

  • Wash and soak sago/saggubiyyam in water for 2-3 hrs.
  • Boil potatoes peel them and mash them.
  • Add onions, green chilies, cumin, salt, cilantro leaves, curry leaves, red chili powder and chat masala to the potatoes and mix well.
  • Wash the soaked sago/saggubiyyam in cold water till the white residue washed out.
  • Add the sago to the potato mixture and mix well.
  • Add the rice flour as needed and mix to absorb any water and becomes like nice dough.
  • Heat the oil in a pan to deep fry the vadas.
  • Make small balls of the mixture and press slightly between your palms and deep fry till they become golden brown.
  • Remove from the oil and place on paper towel to absorb excess oil.
  • Serve hot with tamarind chutney or mint chutney or ketchup.





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