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Home » Meal Type » Vegetarian Appetizers » Sabudana Vada with Beetroot Recipe – Ebelskiver Pan Low Fat Version

Sabudana Vada with Beetroot Recipe – Ebelskiver Pan Low Fat Version

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Sabudana Vada or Tapioca Fritters are an ideal snack to enjoy on a cold morning to warm you up and get going. Sabudana vada was my childhood favorite, but as I grew to be more aware and health-conscious, which motivated me to comeup with this healthier recipe. Now you can enjoy this favourite snack Sabudana Vada without any guilt any time.

Low Fat Beetroot Tapioca Fritters Sabudana Sago Vada - Enhance Your Palate
Sabudana Vada with Beetroot

Making Healthier Sabudana Vada

First, tapioca pearls (sabudana/sago) are made from tapioca starch which mostly comprises carbohydrates. Secondly, fritters are deep-fried conventionally.  But my love for these fritters forced me into making a healthier version of Tapioca Fritters (sabudana/sago vada).

Low Fat Beetroot Tapioca Fritters Sabudana Sago Vada - Enhance Your Palate

Here in addition to tapioca, I have used beetroot and carrots to add the fibers, vitamin C, iron, and other nutrients. Further, roasting them in ebleskiver (appe) pan with only a few drops of oil makes them low-fat and guilt-free snacks.

Hope you like this version…

Soaking Tapioca for Sabudana Vada

When you soak the tapioca, make sure to not overfill with water. Only fill till the level of tapioca is in the cup. After about every hour, fluff them with a spoon or fork and sprinkle some water on them.

Accompaniment for Sabudana Vada

Crispy sabudana vada are usually served with mint green dip (chutney), tamarind dip (chutney) or with a sweet yogurt dip. If you don’t have carrots, you can also use any other vegetable of your choice. For example, finely chopped spinach or squashes will also do fine. Each mom has a slightly different flavor. Let us know about your version if you make it different from this recipe.

Dinnerware used for serving – Pier 1 Imports Antique Scroll Collection

Sabudana Vada with Beetroot Tapioca Fritters Sabudana Sago Vada - Enhance Your Palate
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Sabudana Vada with Beetroot Recipe – Ebelskiver Pan Low Fat Version

Sabudana Vada (Tapioca Fritters) recipe enhanced with beetroot and carrots to add the fibers, vitamin C, iron and other nutrients. Also popular by name of sagovada.
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Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Soak Time2 hrs
Total Time40 mins
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Hindu, Low Fat, Vegetarian
Keyword: Sabudana Vada, Sagovada, Tapioca Fritters
Servings: 6
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Rupali Agarwal

Equipment

  • aebleskiver or takoyaki pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 160 gm Tapioca pearls 1 cup Dry Sabudana/Sago) – Soak in just level water for 2 – 3 hours
  • 200 gm Potatoes 1 medium size boiled
  • 150 gm Carrots 1 medium size grated
  • 200 gm Beetroot 1 medium size grated
  • 1/2 cup Peanuts roasted
  • 15 gm Ginger 1 inch piece grated
  • 5 gm Green chilies 2 or 3 chopped depending on your spice level
  • 15 gm Cilantro handful chopped

Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Salt Adjust as per your taste
  • 1/2 tsp Red chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Dry mango powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

Instructions

  • Grate the boiled potato and mix with soaked tapioca and other ingredients in the mixing bowl.
    160 gm Tapioca pearls, 200 gm Potatoes, 150 gm Carrots, 200 gm Beetroot, 1/2 cup Peanuts, 15 gm Ginger, 5 gm Green chilies, 15 gm Cilantro, 1/4 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Red chili flakes, 1/2 tsp Black pepper, 1/4 tsp Garam masala, 1 tsp Dry mango powder, 1/2 tsp Chaat masala, 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • Divide into small lemon sized ball. Size may vary depending on the cavity size of ebleskiver pan used. Try to keep them little small than the cavity to make it easy to flip.
    Sabudana vada being made in appe pan
  • Heat the pan on medium heat and brush the cavities with oil.
  • Put one ball in each of the cavities and roast on medium heat.
    Sabudana vada being made in appe pan
  • Flip after after few minutes when they are brown from bottom. Keep flipping them after some interval for even browning.
    Sabudana vada being made in appe pan
  • Fritters are done when they are uniformly golden brown and you can feel the crispy crust.
  • Transfer them in a bowl and enjoy with other accompaniments.
    Sabudana Vada with Beetroot Tapioca Fritters Sabudana Sago Vada - Enhance Your Palate

Notes

Note: When you soak the tapioca, make sure to not overfill with water. Only fill till the level of tapioca is in the cup. After about every hour, fluff them with a spoon of the fork and sprinkle some water on them.
Usually served with mint green dip (chutney), tamarind dip (chutney) or with a sweet yogurt dip.
If you don’t have carrots, you can also use any other vegetable of your choice. For example, finely chopped spinach or squashes will also do fine. let us know about your version if you make it different from above.
 
Nutrition Facts
Sabudana Vada with Beetroot Recipe – Ebelskiver Pan Low Fat Version
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 153mg7%
Potassium 439mg13%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 4405IU88%
Vitamin C 7.6mg9%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Rina

    October 8, 2019 at 5:54 am

    Can you use an appe pan on an induction pan?

    Reply
  2. Lekha

    October 5, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    Can these be baked and if so at what temp?

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    • Rupali Agarwal

      October 5, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      Hello Lekha
      Yes, you can bake them as well @ 450f. Place them on parchment lined baking sheet, bake for about 30 minuets then flip and bake them for around 20-25 minuets.

      Reply
  3. Neha

    May 6, 2018 at 10:49 pm

    Great recipe. Loved it. Using the appe pan instead of traditional deep frying is a terrific idea.

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    • Rupali Agarwal

      May 20, 2018 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks Neha for trying the recipe and liking it. Will try to post more recipes using appe pan, that’s the most used pan in my kitchen.

      Reply

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