Sabudana with peanuts, coconut and potatoes

Sabudana with peanuts, coconut and potatoes is a easy Indian recipe that serves 3. 1115 calories per serving. Recipe by Pankaj Sharma on YouTube.

Prep: 2 hrs 20 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 2 hrs 50 min

Cost: $2.11 total, $0.70 per serving

Ingredients

  • 100 g Tapioca pearls (sabudana) (soaked 2 h in 8 cl of water)
  • 1 piece Potato (peeled and diced)
  • 50 g Roasted peanuts (ground into powder)
  • 2 tbsp Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 small Sweet bell pepper (diced)
  • a few leaves Fresh coriander (chopped for garnish)
  • ¼ lemon Lemon juice (juiced)
  • 1 tsp Tomato concentrate
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • to taste Salt
  • about 12 cl Water (added in several portions)

Instructions

  1. Soaking the sabudana

    Place the tapioca pearls in a bowl, add 8 cl of cold water and let soak for 2 hours until they absorb all the water.

    Time: PT2H

  2. Preparing the vegetables and aromatics

    Peel the potato and cut into about 1 cm dice. Cut the sweet bell pepper into similar dice. Roughly chop the coriander and squeeze the quarter lemon.

    Time: PT10M

  3. Mixing the sabudana and peanut powder

    Drain the sabudana (if any water remains) and mix in a bowl with the roasted peanut powder.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Sautéing the spices and vegetables

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in the pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, the bell pepper and the potato dice. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: Moyen

  5. First water cooking

    Pour in 3 cl water, season, cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: Moyen

  6. Incorporating the coconut

    Add the 2 tbsp shredded coconut, stir and cook for 2 minutes to release aromas.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: Moyen

  7. Adding the tomato concentrate

    Stir in 1 tsp tomato concentrate and 2 cl water, mix quickly.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: Moyen

  8. Final cooking of the sabudana

    Add the sabudana‑peanut mixture, season again if needed, pour 2 cl water, cover and cook over low heat for 3 minutes until the pearls become translucent.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: Doux

  9. Finishing and serving

    Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander and drizzle with lemon juice. Serve hot.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
1115
Protein
17 g
Carbohydrates
122 g
Fat
51 g
Fiber
9 g

Dietary info: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, high-fiber

Allergens: peanuts, coconut

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Sabudana with peanuts, coconut and potatoes

Recipe by Pankaj Sharma

A simple and flavorful Indian preparation made with tapioca pearls (sabudana), potatoes, roasted peanuts, unsweetened shredded coconut and spices. Ideal for a vegan, gluten‑free meal rich in textures.

EasyIndianServes 3

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Source Video
2h 13m
Prep
17m
Cook
18m
Cleanup
2h 48m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.11
Total cost
$0.70
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Complete soaking of the sabudana for 2 hours.
  • Do not overcook the tapioca pearls in the final stage to avoid them becoming mushy.
  • Add the coconut at the right moment to release its aroma without burning.

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with hot oil when adding the spices.
  • Use oven mitts to handle the bowl containing the soaked sabudana, as it can be slippery.

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