Nilgiries Sabudana(Pearl Tapioca) sago1Kg(Chavari chovari)

Description

Laxmi Sabudana, also known as Pearl Tapioca, in a 1 kg package is a popular choice for households that frequently prepare dishes using this ingredient. Here are the details:

### Laxmi Sabudana (Pearl Tapioca) 1 Kg
– **Weight**: 1 kilogram (approximately 2.2 pounds)
– **Brand**: Laxmi
– **Common Uses**: Used in a variety of Indian dishes such as Sabudana Khichdi, Sabudana Vada, and desserts like Tapioca Pudding.

### Key Features:
– **Source**: Made from the starch of the cassava root.
– **Texture**: Translucent and chewy when cooked, providing a unique texture to dishes.
– **Dietary**: Often used during fasting periods in Indian culture due to its carbohydrate content and energy-boosting properties.

### Nutritional Information (Approximate, per 100g):
– **Calories**: 358 kcal
– **Carbohydrates**: 88 g
– **Protein**: 0.2 g
– **Fat**: 0.02 g

### Preparation and Cooking Tips:
1. **Soaking**: Rinse thoroughly under cold water. Soak in water for 4-6 hours or overnight, ensuring the water level is just above the pearls.
2. **Cooking**: After soaking, drain excess water. The pearls should be soft and ready to be used in recipes.

### Popular Recipes:
1. **Sabudana Khichdi**:
– **Ingredients**: Soaked sabudana, roasted peanuts, boiled potatoes, cumin seeds, green chilies, curry leaves, and spices.
– **Preparation**: Sauté cumin seeds and green chilies in oil, add boiled potatoes, and then add soaked sabudana and peanuts. Cook until sabudana turns translucent.

2. **Sabudana Vada**:
– **Ingredients**: Soaked sabudana, boiled potatoes, roasted peanuts, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, and spices.
– **Preparation**: Mix all ingredients, form into patties, and deep fry until golden brown.

3. **Tapioca Pudding**:
– **Ingredients**: Soaked sabudana, milk, sugar, cardamom, and optional nuts/raisins.
– **Preparation**: Cook sabudana in milk until it becomes translucent and the mixture thickens. Add sugar and cardamom, and garnish with nuts or raisins.

Using Laxmi Sabudana in these recipes can add a delightful texture and flavor to your meals. If you need more specific recipes or have other questions about using pearl tapioca, feel free to ask!