By Rajlakshmi
February 16, 2026
Sabudana vada is a crispy pattie with a delightful texture and tasty flavour. But it is an intricately crafted dish which requires careful preparation strategies. While assembling the sabudana vada at home, make sure you avoid these five blunders.
Sabudana requires a gentle wash and proper soaking before it is used to prepare any dish. You must soak it for 4-5 hours or 7-8 hours overnight.
While assembling the mixture, you must mash them with light hands to combine them. If not, you might get sabudana crushed, which can result in a sticky paste.
A deep-frying pan allows the vadas to be fully submerged in oil, ensuring even cooking and a perfect texture. Fry for 1 minute on one side and then on the other.
Sabudana vadas are known for their golden-brown and crisp outer layer. They should be fried in moderately hot oil.
Do not fry more than 5-6 sabudanas at once. If the pan is overcrowded, the vadas can stick to each other easily and might break apart.