Sabakki Upittu Recipe (South Indian Style Sabudana Khichdi)

Step 1: To begin making the Sabakki Upittu, wash and soak sabudana in buttermilk for 4-6 hours and drain the excess liquid using a colander

Step 2: Boil the dal with a teaspoon of oil and some turmeric in an open pot until its thoroughly cooked, not mushy

Step 3: Set it aside

Step 4: In a wide pan heat oil, add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter

Step 5: Add channa dal, urad dal, cashews and reduce the heat and allow it to change colour evenly by stirring in between

Step 6: Add the curry leaves, asafoetida ,turmeric, green and red chillies and give it a stir

Step 7: Add the onions, some salt and cook for 5-6 minutes stirring in between on a medium flame or until it changes colour

Step 8: (Do not allow it to brown)Next, add the drained Sabakki and give it stir and cook until it turns transparent on medium heat

Step 9: Tip in the boiled moong dal, green peas, lemon juice and salt and give it a good mix until everything is well combined

Step 10: cover the lid and cook for a couple of minutes on low heat

Step 11: Garnish it with some coriander and grated coconut

Step 12: Serve Sabakki Upittu for breakfast with a hot cup of Ginger Cardamom Tea or with with Burani Raita for a light dinner