Sabudana is also known as Sago seeds.The sago pearls or seeds are available in few sizes and can be picked according the cuisine it’s being used in.
Sabudana is actually a form of tapioca, known as cassava root. Sabudana refers to the starch that is extracted from tapioca roots, which is then processed to form spherical pearls that may vary in size. The pearls are produced by passing the moist starch through a sieve under pressure.
It is a good source of carbohydrates, and probably is the reason why it is included as part of fasting foods in India. Due to its high starch content, tapioca is commonly used as a thickening agent in soup and stews.
You will also discover the use of sabudana commonly in faloodas, bubble teas, fruit slash and other sweetened beverages to add some texture or bite to it.
Sabudana Kheer, Khichdi and cutlet are some Indian dishes cooked using these seeds
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