10 Sabudana Recipes For Janmashtami Fasting

Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 13:10 [IST]

Janmashtami is just around the corner. It is the day when Hindus celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. Most people observe fast on the day of Janmashtami from morning till night. During the time they consume only a few items which are considered to be the fasting foods according to the norms of Hinduism.

Sabudana forms an integral part of the vrat ka khana in Hinduism. Sabudana is used to prepare vadas, cutlet, khichdi and even sweet dishes. It is a vegetarian processed food that is why sabudana is a fasting food in Hindu culture.

Sabudana which is also known as sago or chowwary, is made from the starch extracted from tapioca tuber. Sabudana is small white round shaped pearl like balls which are soaked in water first and then used for cooking.

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People often are in a fix on how to prepare sabudana recipes during fast. Usually khichdi is the only dish which most of us end up making with sabudana. But did you know there are other delectable fasting recipes which you can prepare with sabudana?

Check out these 10 amazing sabudana recipes that you can try for Janmashtami fasting.

Sabudana Khichdi

The best part about Sabudana Khichdi is that it is very easy to digest and light on your stomach. That is what makes it a perfect recipe for Janmashtami fasting.

Sabudana Kheer

Sabudana Kheer is also an interesting Indian dessert recipe. If you have a sweet tooth that gives you craving for that elusive 'something sweet' when you are on a your ritual Janmashtami fast then this will be your saving grace. This Janmashtami fast recipe can also be fed to kids and old people because it is relatively easy to digest.

Sabudana Cutlet

As the sabudana recipe is uncomplicated, the success of this dish depends on skill. That is why step-by-step recipes always help. You may know how sabudana cutlets are made in theory but until and unless you get a practical demonstration, it might look difficult to execute. Moreover, if you are trying to make sabudana cutlets as a fasting recipe, you need to be quick.

Sabudana Thalipeeth

Sabudana thalipeeth is a very common recipe for fasting in northern part of India and Maharashtra. The dough is similar to that of sabudana vada but the end result is very different. This can be made with very less oil on a non stick pan. Here is the recipe.