Description
- Sabudana atta, or tapioca flour, has several culinary uses, particularly in Indian cuisine. Here are some common uses:
- Binding agent: Sabudana atta can be used as a binding agent in recipes where a gluten-free alternative is needed. It can help hold ingredients together in dishes such as cutlets, patties, and veggie burgers.
- Thickening agent: Similar to other flours, sabudana atta can be used as a thickening agent in soups, stews, gravies, and sauces. It helps to achieve the desired consistency without adding gluten.
- Batter: Sabudana atta can be used to make batter for frying. It gives a crispy texture to foods like pakoras (fritters), bhajis, and other deep-fried snacks.
- Baked goods: Sabudana atta can be incorporated into gluten-free baking recipes. It can be used to make cookies, cakes, bread, muffins, and other baked goods.
- Filling: Sabudana atta can be used as a filling in various dishes. For example, it can be mixed with spices, potatoes, and other ingredients to make fillings for samosas, parathas, or other stuffed bread.
Sabudana atta" refers to flour made from tapioca pearls, which are derived from the roots of the cassava plant. Sabudana is commonly used in Indian cuisine, particularly during religious fasting periods, as it is considered a non-cereal food and thus permitted during fasting.