Ingredients

• 2 cups - sago granules
• Salt to taste
• Oil for greasing
• Large steamer
• Small round saariya plates or moulds, approx. 1 doz.

How to Make Saariya or Saria

• Wash sago, drain off excess water, transfer to a large bowl.
• Sprinkle some water over granules, keep aside, covered, for 30 mins.
• Loosen each grain gently by running between fingers.
• Sprinkle some more water and keep aside.
• Repeat procedure, till granules are well soaked.
• Sprinkle salt, mix well.
• Grease all moulds, put some granules of sago in each.
• Put steamer to boil, and steam for 7-8 minutes, till granules are starchy, and cling together.
• Remove moulds, carefully invert over a sterile plastic sheet, for drying in direct sun.
• When fully dried, cool and store in airtight container.