How to soak sago properly:
- Take in a wide bowl, wash genlty by passing fingers through it.
- Change water 2-3 times. Drain out excess water.
- Cover and keep for 15 minutes. It will become a lump.
- Lossen gently with fingers and break lumps till sago is in separate particles.
- Sprinkle some more water, cover and keep for 15 minutes.
- Repeat above procedure till sago is soft , separated and spongy.
Take care to be gentle while handling soaked sago.
Proceed as recipe requires.
Tips:
Boil a tsp. of soaked sago in 1 cup water till sago becomes transparent.
Add 1/4 cup milk, sugar and a pinch of cardamom powder. Serve as a hot broth to persons suffering from loose motions, fever, etc.
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