As a chef from Jharkhand, festivals have always been my canvas to reimagine traditions with a fresh perspective. During Durga Puja, while surrounded by the colours, aromas, and festive energy, I felt inspired to create something that was both rooted in our fasting culture, and yet progressive in spirit. Sabudana has always been associated with purity and vrat meals, but I wanted to give it a celebratory identity beyond the usual khichdi and vadas.

That’s when the idea of a sabudana momo was born. To make it festive, I infused it with the sweetness of Chilean prunes — symbolising abundance — and the heat of chilli — symbolising Shakti, the fiery energy of Maa Durga. Together, they created a balance of sweet and spice wrapped in a gluten-free sabudana casing.

When I first served it during

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