Sabudana vada

Sabudana vada, also called 'sabu vada', is a traditional deep fried fritter from Maharashtra, India. It is often served with spicy green chutney and along with hot chai and is best eaten fresh.[1] In other parts of the country, Sabudana vada are the best option to have when fasting. It's usually during religious festivals and during fast/vrat/upvaas especially in Navratri vrats. Like all vadas, these are best eaten fresh. Sabudana vadas are crunchy and "melt in the mouth."[2]

Sabudana vada
Alternative namesSabu vada
Place of originIndia
Region or stateMaharashtra
Main ingredientsTapioca pearls (sabudana), potato, peanuts, ginger, green chili, baking powder, seasoning

Serving

During the monsoon season, it is popular to eat bhajias/pakoras (fried snack) with a cup of adrak chai (ginger tea). One such monsoon special crispy fried preparation is sabudana vada. Although it is deep fried, it is sumptuous and light. It is also eaten on days of fasting in Maharashtra for e.g., Chaturthi etc.

  • Closeup of sabudana vada with chutney
    Closeup of sabudana vada with chutney
  • Sabudana Vada With Yogurt-Celantro Chutni
    Sabudana Vada With Yogurt-Celantro Chutni
  • Sabudana Wada
    Sabudana Wada

See also

References
  1. Khatan, Asha (February 2004). Epicure's Vegetarian Cuisines of India. Popular Prakashan. p. 68. ISBN 81-7991-119-5. Retrieved 9 February 2009.
  2. Kitchen, Chanchal's. "Sabudana vada".


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