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Batata Bhaji Recipe

 

 

Batata Bhaji is Maharashtrian potato stir fry as Batata is Maharashtrian term

for Potato or Aloo and Bhaji means stir fry or sabzi. In Indian cuisine there are

various variations of Batata Bhaji but this is the easiest and quickest of them

all. Boiled Potatoes, grated coconut and spices are all you need to make this

tempting dish. This Batata Bhaji is offered to Lord Ganesha during the festival

of Ganesh Chaturthi along with Varan Bhaat and sweets like Ukadiche modak, Fried modak etc.

Not only does this batata bhaji complete a meal with dal and rice but also tastes amazing with hot Pooris alone.

 

So let’s get started with Batata Bhaji recipe:

 

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Serves for 2.

 

Ingredients:

1) 2-3 Boiled potatoes

2) 5-6 green chilies

3) 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

4) 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

5) 4-5 Curry leaves

6) Coriander leaves

7) Grated Coconut

8) Turmeric powder

9)  1 tsp sugar

10) Oil to tempering

11) Salt

Method:

Heat oil for tempering add mustard seeds and let them crackle,  add cumin seeds, curry leaves.

Add chopped green chilies and saute them.

Once chilies are done add potato cubes, salt, turmeric powder and sauté  for another 5 minutes.

Add  grated coconut. Keep a lid and let it cook for another 5 minutes on medium heat.

Add sugar  and chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

 

How to make batata bhaji step by step with images:

 

1) Heat oil for tempering add mustard seeds and let them crackle,  add cumin seeds, curry leaves. Add chopped green chilies and saute them.

 

 

 

2) Once chilies are done add potato cubes, salt, turmeric powder and sauté  for another 5 minutes.

 

 

 

 

3) Add  grated coconut. Keep a lid and let it cook for another 5 minutes on medium heat.

 

 

4) Add sugar  and chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.