Anshu's Food Odyssey

Sabudana Kheer always reminds me of my childhood days when during Navratris, my Mum would make it as part of the fasting meal. The beautiful, thick, creamy and gooey pudding was always a treat for our palettes and used to get finished in no time. Even today, though I do not fast, I still try to make it at-least once every Navratri season apart from other delicacies like Sabudana Khichdi, Sabudana Vada and Kuttu ki Kadhi.  Sabudana Kheer Recipe | Sago Pudding  Sabudana Kheer Recipe | Sago Pudding  INGREDIENTS Full fat milk - 4 cups Sabudana - 3/4 cup Finely chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios) - 2 to 3 tbsp Raisins, optional - a few Sugar - 6 to 8 tbsp or as per taste Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp Saffron strands - a few Dried edible rose petals (optional) - for garnishing You may also try other Navratri Recipes from the blog: Mango Sabudana Kheer , Sabudana Vada , Sabudana Khichdi , Samak ka Pulav , Farali Dhokla , Dahi Masala A

Kheer is one of the most famous and loved desserts in India; be it any festival or auspicious occasion such as Diwali , Holi , Eid or Raksha Bandhan , it is one delicacy that finds a top place on the festive menu . Having said that, kheer is of different types and can be made with varied ingredients depending on the occasion and the region. While the most traditional version of kheer that can be found across India is the kheer made with rice, yet there are other farali versions too that are often made during the festival of Navratris and the holy month of Shravan, when many Hindus observe fasts and abstain from having any grains in their meals . Amongst all the farali versions,  sabudane (sago pearls) ki kheer is byfar the most common and is literally enjoyed by anyone and everyone. I too am fond of this delicious kheer and make it whenever there's an opportunity. For past few weeks, I have started observing fasts on Thursdays and as an offering (prashad), I try to make som