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Sabudana Kheer – Creamy Tapioca Pudding with Pure Desi Ghee & Saffron – Navratri Sweet Delight
by Rajnish Saharan
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15 min
Prep Time
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25 min
Cook Time
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4
Servings
MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg)
Healthy Diet
What you'll need
Fresh from
the market
200 gram
200g Sabudana (साबूदाना)
500 ml
500ml Full‑fat Milk (दूध)
100 ml
100ml Fresh Cream (ताज़ा क्रीम)
80 gram
80g Granulated Sugar (चीनी)
0.5 teaspoon
1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder (इलायची पाउडर)
5
5 strands Saffron (केसर)
2 tablespoon
2 tbsp Pure Desi Cow Ghee (शुद्ध देसी घी)
2 tablespoon
2 tbsp Chopped Pistachios (पिस्ता)
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01
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Rinse sabudana under running water until water runs clear; then soak in enough water for 4‑5 minutes until pearls become translucent but still firm. Drain and set aside. Sensory cue: pearls should fee...
02
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
In a small bowl, warm 2 tbsp ghee over Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch until it melts, then add the roasted pumpkin puree and stir for 30 seconds until a faint earthy aroma blooms. Sensory cue: a subtle...
03
Step
Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
Increase to High Flame / Tez Aanch, add the soaked sabudana to the pan with the pumpkin‑ghee mixture. Sauté for 2‑3 minutes, stirring continuously. Sensory cue: you’ll hear a gentle crackling as the p...
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Step
Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
Add a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves and the pearls start to separate, indicating they are no longer sticky. Sensory cue: the mixture will look glossy and the ghee will...
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Step
Phase 3: Simmering & Sauce
Pour in the milk over Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch, stirring gently. Bring to a gentle boil – you’ll hear a soft rolling bubble and see steam rise. Reduce to Low Flame / Dheemi Aanch and simmer for 12...
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Step
Phase 3: Simmering & Sauce
Stir in the saffron strands (pre‑soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk) and cardamom powder. Add the remaining sugar, adjusting to taste. Sensory cue: a golden‑orange tint spreads, and a floral‑spicy perfume env...
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Step
Phase 4: Finishing & Serving
Turn off the flame. Swirl in fresh cream and rose water; cover the pan and let it rest off the flame for 3 minutes. Chef’s Secret: drizzle 1 tsp cold ghee over the top just before serving – the cold g...
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Phase 4: Finishing & Serving
Garnish with chopped pistachios, almonds, grated coconut, and a few extra saffron strands. Serve warm in shallow bowls alongside hot butter phulkas or as a standalone Navratri dessert. Sensory cue: th...
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Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 bowl
678 kcal
Energy / ऊर्जा · 2837 kJ
34% % Adult RDA*
13.7g
Protein
64.2g
Carbohydrates
40.7g
Total Fat
Dietary Fiber 4.2g
Total Sugars 20.5g
Sodium 441mg
Potassium 1271mg
*Percent Daily Values (% RDA) based on 2,000 kcal diet (ICMR-NIN 2020 / FSSAI). Verified via reference nutrition databases.
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