Sabudana Thalipeeth, a popular Maharashtrian dish made from soaked sago (sabudana), mashed potatoes, peanuts, and spices, is commonly enjoyed during fasting (vrat) periods. This gluten-free recipe is easy to prepare and delivers a delicious combination of crispy and chewy textures. The dish is shaped into flat discs (thalipeeth) and cooked until golden brown, typically served with yogurt or chutney.
Course breakfast and snacks
Cuisine Indian
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 8 hourshours40 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories
Author Swati Pathak
Ingredients
1cupSabudanaSago Pearls – soaked for 4-6 hours
2medium Boiled Potatoes mashed
½cupPeanutsRoasted &coarsely ground
2-3Green Chilies finely chopped
1tspCumin SeedsJeera
1tspGingergrated
Salt to taste
2tbspFresh Coriander Leaves chopped
1tbsplemon Juice
Oil or Ghee for cooking
Instructions
Soak Sabudana: Rinse the sabudana under water until the water runs clear, then soak in water for 4-6 hours or overnight.
Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, ground peanuts, green chilli, cumin seeds, Ginger and coriander leaves. Add salt and mix well until everything is evenly combined.
Shape the Thalipeeth: Divide the mixture into small portions and shape each into a ball. Flatten them into thin, round discs. Make a small hole in the centre for even cooking.
Cook: Heat oil or ghee in a non-stick pan. Place the flattened thalipeeth on the hot pan and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
Serve Hot: Sabudana Thalipeeth is best served with yoghurt or green chutney.
Notes
Tips for Making the Perfect Sabudana Thalipeeth:
Ensure the sabudana is properly soaked to avoid a sticky texture.
Add more mashed potatoes if the mixture feels too loose.
For extra crispiness, cook on medium heat and use a generous amount of oil or ghee.
Serve the thalipeeth fresh, as they lose crispiness when stored for too long.