Sabudana Vrat Dosa

What is Sabudana Vrat Dosa?

Sabudana is a term used for ‘tapioca pearls,’ vrat means fasting period, and dosa refers to ‘thin crepes.’ All together it means – Tapioca pearl crepes that people can enjoy while they are fasting.

This grain-free instant vrat dosa is a healthy alternative to the regular rice dosa. It is also known as vrat ka cheela in some parts of India.

Fasting doesn’t mean that you have to refrain from your favorite foods. This Navratri, try these delicious and healthy dosa/crepes made with:

• Tapioca pearls: is a carbohydrate-rich starchy ingredient that has zero nutritional value. This versatile ingredient is grain-free, gluten-free and that’s what makes it an ideal vrat food. 
• Barnyard millets: a nutrient-dense gluten-free grain that is an excellent source of magnesium. In addition to that, millets provide essential fatty acids, fibre, B-Vitamins, and minerals such as calcium, iron, and potassium. 

Once the fasting season starts, soak tapioca in bulk. Drain and air-dry the pearls for 2-3 hours. Wrap in paper towel and store in the refrigerator.

If you are fasting for a full seven days, you have one less thing to worry about. Remove from refrigerator and use as mentioned in the recipe. Store the remaining back in the fridge. 

This recipe is made in two steps:

• making of the batter and
• the potato stuffing

1. Rinse sabudana under tap water until the water runs completely clear. Transfer the sabudana to a large bowl. Add 1 cup of water to sabudana. Just enough to cover them and soak for 3-4 hours. Likewise, soak barnyard millets in a separate bowl for 3-4 hours.

2. After the soaking time, drain the gluten-free grains. Wash again with water and set aside.

3. Transfer both the soaked gluten-free grains to a blender and blend until pureed.

4. Empty the pureed mixture in a bowl. Add spices, kuttu flour (buckwheat flour) or any other vrat flour and mix until incorporated. If needed, add water to dilute the batter. 

5. Prepare the filling. Allow it to cool comfortably. 

6. To make the dosas: heat and grease a skillet.

7. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of sabudna vrat dosa batter on the greased griddle and spread the dosas around on the hot skillet.

8. Add oil or ghee and cook until crispy.

Place the potato stuffing in the center and carefully fold the dosa. Serve hot with vrat ki green chutney. 

Can I substitute sama rice with anything else?

I have not tried this recipe without sama rice, therefore, can’t comment on the outcome.

My sabudana pearls turns out mushy and sticky?

I can relate to this. For non-sticky sabudana pearls follow this link. Guaranteed results, everytime! 

I don’t consume curry leaves in vrat?

If you do not consume a particular veggie or spice during Navratri, feel free to leave that out and follow your family vrat guidelines. My rule of thumb is: When in doubt, leave that ingredient out.