Dahi Sabudana/Thayir Javvarisi

Dahi Sabudana/Thayir Javvarisi

Dahi sabudana is quite a delicious dish that is very easy to prepare! It’s refreshing and perfect for the scorching heat of the summer.

This dahi sabudana makes a great substitute for curd rice.

Ingredients

• Sago pearls (also known as sabudana/javvarisi) – ½ cup
• Oil – ½ tbsp
• Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
• Green chillies – 2
• Thick curd – 1 (or ½) cup
• Water – ½ cup (or as needed)
• Roasted cumin powder (optional) – ½ tsp
• A pinch of asafoetida
• A few curry leaves
• Finely chopped fresh coriander
• Salt to taste

Method

• Soak the sago pearls in water for 3 hours or overnight. They should be well-soaked and soft by this time, and should have increased in volume. Drain out residual water, if any.
• Steam this soaked sago in a steamer or idly cooker for about 8 – 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add oil to a tempering pan and splutter the mustard seeds. Add chopped green chillies and curry leaves. Switch off the flame.
• Add asafoetida and roasted cumin powder.
• Now, open the steamer and transfer the sago into a bowl.
• When the cooked sago pearls have cooled down fully, add curd, salt and mix well. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
• Add the tempered mix and chopped coriander.
• Refrigerate and serve cool.
• You can also add grated carrot, cucumber, mango and pomegranate for taste.