Finally, after passing through all these hardships, Saradananda wanted to test whether the Master was with him or not. He thought: If anyone feeds me luchi (fried bread) and halua (farina pudding) tomorrow, I shall believe that the Master is with me.
The next morning Saradananda went alone to visit the village marketplace. All of a sudden, a shopkeeper called to him, “Hello, holy man, have some refreshment.” Saradananda replied: “I have two more companions. Please give me whatever you want, and I shall share with them.” “No, you eat first,” said the shopkeeper. “I shall arrange for them later.” The shopkeeper then served him hot fried bread and farina pudding. When Saradananda asked for food for his companions, the man refused to give anymore. Saradananda told the whole story to Turiyananda and Vaikuntha, and knew without a doubt that the Master was with him. (Source: God Lived with Them)