Sabudana Tikki or Javarisi cutlets are the best tea time snack. Sabudana alias sago or Javvarisi always raises my eyebrows for its adorable cute spherical, pearl-like shape. Actually, it is made from the tapioca root extract.
1cupSabudhana/tapiaco pearls/javvarisi/sago-soak for 6 hours
11/2cuppotatoboiled and mashed
For the frying
50gramsgreen peas
1teaspoonred chili powder
1green chili/serrano pepper-minced
¼cupcilantro/coriander Leaves-chopped
½ teaspoonsalt or as required
11/2cupvegetable oilfor frying
Instructions
For the prepping
Wash and clean sabudhana(tapiaco pearls) for about 6-8 hours, depending on the size of these opaque pearls. Smaller pearl sizes required about 6 hours and bigger pearl size needs overnight soaking.
Remember, over soaked can also lead to more oil absorption. Perfectly soaked sabudana will get mashed evenly when it is pressed in between fingers. And would be soft and fluffy like flowers.
Squeeze and drain excess water. Set aside.
Boil and mash potatoes. Set aside.
For the frying
In a mixing bowl, sabudhana, mashed potato, green peas, red chili powder, green chili, cilantro, and salt.
Divide the mixed flour into 12 equal portions.
In a wax paper, place each ball and pat to make flat circle.
Over medium heat, place a flat pan. And add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and arrange without crowding the pan.
Cook for 4 minutes on each side or until it gets cooked in the center and becomes crisp and golden brown in color.