Nut-Free Sabudana Vada

Craving a light, crispy, and allergy-friendly snack? These Nut-Free Sabudana Vadas are a mouthwatering twist on the classic Indian delicacy, perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Made with tender, soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls) and infused with flavorful ingredients like cumin, green chilies, fresh coriander, and a hint of lemon juice, this recipe swaps out traditional peanuts for rice flour as the binding agent—making it completely nut-free. These golden, deep-fried patties boast a satisfyingly crunchy exterior and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior, making them an ideal choice for fasting days, tea-time indulgence, or festive occasions. Serve these gluten-free delights fresh and hot with coconut chutney or tangy tomato ketchup for a snack that’s as irresistible as it is inclusive!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:240 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:270 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sabudana (tapioca pearls)
• 2 medium Boiled potatoes
• 2 small Green chilies
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
• 0.25 cup Rice flour
• 1 cup Oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sabudana thoroughly in a colander under running water to remove any surface starch. Soak them in a bowl with enough water to cover the sabudana by about an inch for 4 to 5 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Drain any excess water from the soaked sabudana using a fine mesh sieve and set aside.

Step 3

Peel and mash the boiled potatoes in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the green chilies and fresh coriander leaves.

Step 5

Add the soaked sabudana, chopped green chilies, cumin seeds, salt, sugar, lemon juice, coriander leaves, and rice flour to the mashed potatoes.

Step 6

Mix all ingredients thoroughly to form a dough-like consistency. The rice flour helps in binding the mixture.

Step 7

Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a flat, round vada or patty.

Step 8

Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 9

Carefully slide in a few vadas into the hot oil, ensuring that you do not overcrowd the pan.

Step 10

Fry the vadas until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides, approximately 4-5 minutes per batch.

Step 11

Use a slotted spoon to remove the vadas from the oil and drain them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Step 12

Serve the nut-free sabudana vadas hot with coconut chutney or tomato ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	812.6 grams (812.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3133

Total Fat 225.60g	289%
Saturated Fat 14.70g	74%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2390mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 275.40g	100%
Dietary Fiber 8.90g	32%
Total Sugars 13.90g
Protein 10.20g	20%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 94mg	7%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1327mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.0%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 34.7%