Low Fat Sabudana Vada

Experience the irresistible crunch of **Low Fat Sabudana Vada**, a guilt-free twist on the classic Indian snack. These golden-brown patties are made with soft, soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls), mashed boiled potatoes, and the nutty crunch of roasted peanuts, all brought together with a blend of zesty lemon juice, aromatic cumin, and fresh coriander. Unlike the traditional deep-fried version, this recipe swaps the fryer for the oven, using just a touch of oil to achieve a crispy, delicious crust without the extra calories. Perfect as an afternoon tea-time treat or a healthy party appetizer, these baked sabudana vadas are naturally gluten-free and pair beautifully with mint chutney or a tangy yogurt dip. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this snack lets you indulge without compromise.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sabudana (tapioca pearls)
• 2 medium Boiled potatoes
• 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts
• 2 medium Green chili
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoon Oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse 1 cup of sabudana under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the sabudana in 1.5 cups of water for 4-6 hours or overnight until softened.

Step 2

Drain any excess water from the soaked sabudana and gently press to remove any remaining moisture. Transfer it to a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel and grate the 2 boiled potatoes and add them to the bowl with the sabudana.

Step 4

Coarsely grind 0.5 cup of roasted peanuts using a food processor or mortar and pestle. Add the ground peanuts to the sabudana-potato mixture.

Step 5

Chop the 2 green chilies finely and add them to the mixture along with 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Step 6

Chop 2 tablespoons of coriander leaves finely and add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 7

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. The mixture should be firm enough to hold its shape when formed into patties.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 9

Grease your hands with a little oil and shape the mixture into small, flat patties about 2 inches in diameter.

Step 10

Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each vada.

Step 11

Brush the tops of the vadas lightly with 2 tablespoons of oil to aid in browning and prevent sticking.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip the vadas and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp on both sides.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on a wire rack.

Step 14

Serve the low fat sabudana vada warm with mint chutney or yogurt dip for a delicious snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(664.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1698.7

Total Fat 67.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2399.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 17.6g
Protein 27.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 143.2mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1908.7mg	0%

*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: 34.8%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 58.8%