Sabudana poha - lactation recipe

Sago (sabudana) is made from tapioca and is very rich in carbohydrates or starch. Traditionally in India, apart from its other uses, sago has been used as an aid to lactation in breastfeeding mothers.

Usually it is boiled in milk and sugar and given to new mothers.  However, if you are not a milk lover, you can try this savoury recipe as a breakfast or evening snack. It will definitely help in maintaining/ increasing the production of milk in lactating mothers, when taken regularly.

Ingredients (Serves 2):

1. Sago – 1 cup
2. One medium sized boiled, peeled and cubed potato
3. One medium sized tomato, chopped and de-seeded
4. One green chilly (optional), chopped
5. 2tbsp. ground peanuts
6. One tbsp. lemon juice
7. One tbsp. chopped coriander leaves
8. Salt and pepper to taste
9. One tsp mustard seeds
10. Cooking oil – 1 tbsp

Method:

1. Soak the sago in water overnight (the water should be level with the sago.  If you add more water, the sago may become soggy)
2. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat
3. Add the mustard seeds and green chilly and let them splutter
4. Add the potatoes and sautee them for a few minutes
5. Add the tomatoes and salt and pepper and sautee for a couple of minutes
6. Add the sago and peanuts and  thoroughly mix the ingredients
7. Keep stirring , to prevent the sago from sticking to the pan, you may reduce the heat as well
8. Once done, the sago will become translucent
9. Add the lemon juice and coriander and mix well.  Immediately remove from heat
10. You can add cashews, almonds and raisins as well, in step 6

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