The Paleo Recipe Book

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Indian Starter Recipes - Sago Patties — South Indian Style

Ingredients :

1/2 cup (100 g) 3 1/2 oz Sago (sabu dana)
1/2 cup (100 ml) 3 1/2 fl oz Buttermilk (matha)
1/2 cup (50 g) 1 3/4 oz Gram flour (besan)
1 tsp (2 g) Red chilli powder
a pinch Asafoetida (hing)
2 Green chillies, chopped
1 tbsp (4 g) Green coriander (hara dhaniya), chopped
1 tsp (5 g) Ghee
Salt to taste
Vegetable oil for frying

Method :

1. Soak the sago in buttermilk for 30 minutes.

2. Add all the ingredients (except oil) to the soaked sago. Season with salt and add enough water to make a stiff batter.

3. Divide the sago batter into equal portions and shape each portion into round patties.

4. Heat the oil in a wok (kadhai); add a few patties at a time and deep-fry for 15-20 minutes or till golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on absorbent kitchen towels.

5. Serve hot with coconut chutney