
Sabudana ki Khichari (Tapioca Pearls Pilaf) - Recipe
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Tapioca pearls are mainly carbohydrates, easy to digest and can be a quick source of energy. It is highly used in India as a fasting food. This pilaf recipe is a Yellow-Green rated recipe in our food rating system (Food Coach), which means it can be a healthy meal. It is a healthy balance of carbs, fat, and dietary fiber but is a little low in protein, which makes it ideal food for fasting. The main source of energy in this recipe comes from carbohydrates. Still, resistant starch and manganese content in tapioca and fiber helps slow digestion and blood glucose metabolism.
Instructions:
Dry roast peanuts and set aside. Wash and rinse tapioca pearl a couple of times to get rid of the outer layer of starch and until the rinsing water turns clear. It takes about 5-6 rinsing. Transfer the rinsed pearls to a medium bowl, add 1 cup of water to it, and soak for about 5-6 hours. All water should be soaked in the pearls by the end of the hour. Drain the pearls again using a colander and keep it on a side to drain any excess water. Peel and cut potatoes to small bite sizes, rinse, and keep them aside—heat ghee in a medium pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add potato cubes, stir, and cook for about 5 minutes on low heat. While potatoes are cooking, roughly grind peanuts. Once the potatoes are halfway done, add the tapioca pearls and sauté over low-medium heat. Cook covered for about 5 minutes until pearls become translucent, stirring once or twice. Add peanuts. Add salt and pepper and mix well. Enjoy hot and eat with intention, responsibility, and confidence!
Recipe pre-prep: 5-6 Hours of soaking of the tapioca would be needed for this recipe.
Recipe profile: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free
Nutrition profile and Therapeutic Health Benefits: Tapioca pearls are mainly carbohydrates, easy to digest and can be a quick source of energy. It is highly used in India as a fasting food. This pilaf recipe is a Yellow-Green rated recipe in our food rating system (Food Coach), which means it can be a healthy meal. It is a healthy balance of carbs, fat, and dietary fiber but is a little low in protein, which makes it ideal food for fasting. The main source of energy in this recipe comes from carbohydrates. Still, resistant starch and manganese content in tapioca and fiber helps slow digestion and blood glucose metabolism.
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