sabudana vada, also called 'sago vada', is a traditional deep fried snack from maharashtra, india. it is often served with spicy green chutney and along with hot chai and is best eaten fresh. in other parts of the country, sabudana vada are the best option to have when fasting. therefore, this filling and nutritious snack is served usually during religious festivals and during fast/vrat/upvaas especially in navratri vrats. like all vadas, these are best eaten fresh. sabudana vadas are crunchy and "melt in the mouth."