Chaitra Navratri 2026: Vrat-Friendly Sabudana Tikki To Keep You Going All Day

By Rajlakshmi

March 20, 2026

Navratri season is one occasion when sabudana makes its presence felt, as it is a great vrat-friendly alternative in many delicious dishes. If you’re looking for a snack, try this easy sabudana tikki recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup of sabudana or sago pearls 2 medium-sized potatoes 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp cumin powder Salt to taste Oil for shallow frying

Step 1

Soak sabudana in water for a few hours until they become soft and translucent.

Step 2

Drain the water and mix the soaked sabudana with boiled and mashed potatoes.

Step 3

Add spices like red chilli powder, cumin powder, and salt to the mixture and mix well. Divide the mixture into small portions.

Step 4

Shape them into tikkis. Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the tikkis until they turn golden brown on both sides.

Step 5

Serve hot with chutney or yoghurt. If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.