Ekadashi-safe ingredients
- Sabudana
- Boiled potato
- Crushed roasted peanuts
- Green chili
- Cumin
- Sendha namak
- Ghee or permitted oil
Method
- Soak and drain sabudana until soft.
- Mix with mashed potato, peanuts, cumin, green chili, and sendha namak.
- Shape into small patties without adding grain flour.
- Pan-fry or fry in a permitted fat until crisp.
- Drain and serve with plain curd or vrat chutney if allowed.
Tradition caveat
Deep-fried vrat foods are festive in some homes and avoided in others; keep the preparation simple if the fast is meant to be restrained.
Nutrition note
This is heavier than fruit or milk-based fasting food, so it suits people who already observe cooked Ekadashi meals comfortably.
Serving note
Useful for a small evening snack in Anukalpa observance; avoid overeating fried foods during vrat.
FAQs
Can I bake sabudana vada?
Yes, if the texture works for your family. Brush lightly with ghee and bake until firm and crisp.
Can I add rice flour?
No. Rice flour is a regular grain product and should be avoided for Ekadashi.