Sabudana

This image shows small, white, pearl-like balls spilling out of a traditional bamboo strainer onto a dark surface. These are sago pearls, commonly known as sabudana in South Asia. They are made from the starch extracted from the roots of the cassava (tapioca) plant.

Sabudana is widely used in South Asian cooking, especially during fasting periods. It is often prepared in dishes like sabudana khichdi, vadas, and kheer. The pearls appear shiny, round, and uniform in size, resembling tiny beads.