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.
Recipe contributed by Kauvery well-wisher Ms. Kanumalli Sunita
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