In a blender or mixer, blend the sabudana or sago into powder form (coarse to fine). Transfer it to a bowl.
1 cup Sabudana or Sago or Tapioca Pearls (raw)
In the same blender, add roasted cashews and blend it to powder form (coarse to fine is good), and transfer this to the same bowl containing sabudana powder.
¼ cup Roasted cashews (you can also use peanuts or almonds)
To this add green chilies, coriander leaves, mashed potatoes, salt and mix well to form a dough. Mixing well here is the key and it helps in binding the dough. You should easily be able to form a dough. But if you are not able to bind, then just splash some water and make sure to add in small increments.
3 Green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste), 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves, finely chopped, 3 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed, Salt, to taste
Transfer the dough to a working surface and using both hands press it gently to form a rectangle of ½ inch thickness.
Cut them into strips of the desired length (check the video) Heat oil in a pan for frying on medium flame. Once the oil is hot, drop fries depending on the size of the pan and fry on medium flame. Do not touch or disturb them until they firm up the first few seconds to a minute. Else, they may break.
Oil for frying
When they become firm and golden, flip and cook until it’s crisp and golden brown on all the sides.
Repeat the process for the remaining fries.
Sabudana Fries or Instant Sabudana Vada is now ready. Serve with spicy chutney or chili sauce or tomato ketchup, and enjoy.