Sabudana Vadas also known as sago tikkis are a popular snack from India, especially in the state of Maharashtra. It is made from tapioca or sago pearls, potato & peanuts. These are delicious, tasty tea time treats, crispy on the outside & chewy inside. Sago has a tendency to get soggy, so the trick is in making it at the right temperature. Heat oil & then turn it down medium before you fry the vada. A little rice flour or amaranth flour (about 2 tbsp.) can also be added to the mix before making to make the vada crispy. The popular method is deep frying. But it can be shallow fried with very little oil on a non stock frying pan, air fryer or bake them in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 12 minutes.
Yields 8-10 vadas