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Sabudana Pith (Tapioca Flour)
Fine flour made from sabudana (tapioca pearls), commonly used in fasting recipes like thalipeeth, papad, pancakes, and vadas.
Varies by recipe4 servings
FastingGluten-FreeVegetarianFlourMaharashtrian
Ingredients
Serves 4
Method
- 1
Use sabudana pith in place of regular flour for vrat-friendly recipes.
- 2
For thalipeeth or roti: Mix sabudana pith with boiled potato, cumin, green chilli, and salt. Knead into dough and roast on tawa with ghee.
- 3
For vada/papad: Make a smooth batter and deep fry or sun-dry as required.
- 4
For pancakes: Mix sabudana pith with curd, spices, and shallow fry like dosa.
Notes
- Sabudana pith is gluten-free and easy to digest, making it ideal for fasting.
- Best combined with boiled potato or rajgeera pith to bind the dough.
- Can also be used as a thickener in vrat curries or soups.