Last Updated on December 14, 2020 by Chef Mireille
Maharashtra Tapioca Fritters…Sago Vada – Sago is similar to tapioca and commonly used in South Asia for a variety of savory foods. Try these fritters and you will become a fan of savory sago!
Maharashtra, located in Southwestern coastal India, is most noted for being home to Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay. The world over, Indian or not, has many Bollywood fans including this one. Mumbai is the center of the Bollywood industry. Until you make it to Mumbai to take a Bollywood tour, how about trying a local Maharashtrian snack?
For any foodie, a visit to Juhu Beach is a must. Juhu is a Mumbai suburb, located 18 miles out of the city. It is a popular tourist attraction and many Bollywood celebrities live in the area, which is how it got its tag of “Beverly Hills of Bollywood”. It’s known for some of the best street food in India like bhel puri and pani puri. You might also be able to get these vada, if you visit?
I was lucky enough to visit Mumbai for a few days and at Juhu Beach, I had Tava Pulao and pav bhaji. If you do get the chance to visit, try as much as your stomach can take. It’s really a fun night. Juhu Beach opens at night and families sit on the beach enjoying all of the delicious food. Don’t miss a visit to Juhu Beach when you visit Mumbai! For some more insight into Mumbai Street Food, check out this post here!
Check out some other popular Vegetarian Indian appetizers to serve at your next party!
Vegetarian Indian Appetizers
Gobi Pakora (Cauliflower Fritters)
Lobia Vada (Black Eyed Pea Fritters)
Bhindi Pakoda (Okra Fritters)
IN THE MAKING
Serve with your favorite chutney!
Maharashtra Tapioca Fritters…Sago Vada
Ingredients
- 1 cup sago soaked in water for 2 hours
- 1 large potato boiled, peeled and mashed
- 2 green chiles finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red chile powder cayenne pepper
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- salt
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, except the oil and mix well.
- Heat enough oil in a skillet for shallow frying.
- With wet hands, form into little patties.
- Place in the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Notes
Nutrition
Do you know anyone else who likes learning about international food, culture, history and travel? Bring them over here to join the party! Don’t forget to use those share buttons!
Start Here to find out how the Schizo Chef can help you with your cooking, travel and other needs!
If you like this recipe, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE!
Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 39
love those clicks… surely impressive.. and those cute chutney bowls… I am looking to buy similar ones…
Looks yummy and mouth watering vadas. Wish i could have it from the screen
wow mir..awesom vadas..they look stunning ..very crunchy and fried to a perfect golden/
Very attractive sago vada, i cant stop just with one..They seriously came out extremely prefect.
didnt i invite you to visit mumbai already..you should really plan a trip…we will have loads of fun..your vadas are so impressive, I really think you took a lot on your self this BM
Mir, these pictures are really captivating! The vadas looks very crispy…I have had bad experience making these (some 10 yrs back) and I never attempted to make these again. It had soaked up so much oil, that I just could not eat them. I should try them again soon 🙂
looks sooooo tempting n yummy..
Love Sabudana vada. You have made them so well and the pictures are great.
Vadas have turned out perfect Mir. Looks so delicious…
beautiful presentation!
crispy sago vadas.. tempting snack
Wow, both the NewYorkers made the same dish for the day.. They look perfectly made Mir.
Wow!!! perfectly made sabudana vadas Mir..well done.It looks so crispy and got a very nice color…
Oh, you shallow fried the vada! Despite that vada look very crispy. Well done. Even I made these and totally loved my vada.
These beauties are shallow fried? They look so very crisp. You pics look awesome.
The sago pearls look so beautiful in these wadas! Perfectly made and captured!
you have blogged abt this in Apr, but its july now ! and perfect tea time snack to go with my afternoon cup of tea 🙂