Sago Papadi

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Large tapioca (wash and soak overnight)
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 tsps Cumin seeds
  • 1½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp Asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (crushed)
  • ¼ tsp White chili powder (optional)
Instructions
  1. Drain and empty the tapioca in a saucepan, add water and the remaining ingredients.
  2. Heat on medium and boil for about 10 minutes to thicken.
  3. Remove from heat to cool.
  4. Lay wax paper on a large tray, drop 1 tablespoonfuls of the mixture on paper.
  5. Flatten to form discs, keep separated.
  6. Dry in the sun for 2 days, they should be transparent.
  7. Let cool, then store in an airtight container.
  8. Deep fry as needed in hot oil.