The 'Khichdi' That Rocks

'Khichdi' always brings to mind the days when one has to give the tummy a rest and refrain from all things yummy. Well this version of khichdi changes all that - the Sabudana Khichdi tastes great and is an interesting amalgamation of sweet n sour flavors. More popular as a 'vrat' (fasting) food, the sabudana khichdi has rightfully earned preferred street-food status in Indore, the city of foodies.

I had the best ever 'sabudana khichdi' in Indore's famed Sarrafa Bazaar which magically turns from a jewlery market by day to food-lovers' haven by night. At one end of the Sarrafa market, you'll find a well-branded 'thela' of sabudana khichdi - Shri Sanwariya Seth sabudana khichdi, complete with the photograph of the man who created this popular brand!

 

 On this small thela, the seemingly bland tapioca pearls (sabudana) are transformed into a spicy, and very yummy, street food delight. The bhaiyya at the thela adds just the right amount of selected namkeens, spices, nimbu and fresh coriander to make the perfect khichdi for you.

 Though there is a hint of sweet taste in the sabudana khichdi, it's spicy and tangy enough to keep you interested and asking for more! All across Indore there are many more sabudana khichdi thelas, but those stamped by Sanwariya Seth (with his photograph) are unquestionably the best. 

That's enough food for thought, err thought for food, for one day I guess :)