Sabudana khichri is an

Indian dish Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to India. Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially and use locally available spices, herb ...

made from soaked sabudana ( tapioca pearls). It is the dish of choice when an individual observes a "fast" during

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, or a similar Hindu religious occasion. It is typically prepared in Indian states of Maharashtra,

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and

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. In major towns like Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Bhopal, Jaipur and Nagpur, it is available as street food and is widely eaten throughout the year.

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