Follow these steps for perfect results
Potato
boiled and coarsely chopped
Onion
roughly chopped or sliced
Ginger
grated
Green Chilli
finely chopped
Turmeric powder
Coriander Leaves
finely chopped
Salt
to taste
Sunflower Oil
Mustard Seeds
Cumin Seeds
Asafoetida
Curry Leaves
Prepare all the ingredients: Boil and chop the potatoes, chop the onion, grate the ginger, and chop the green chilies and coriander leaves.
Heat sunflower oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil. Allow them to crackle.
Add grated ginger, chopped green chilies, chopped onions, curry leaves, and asafoetida to the pan.
Sauté the mixture for a few minutes until the onions soften.
Add turmeric powder, salt, and the chopped potatoes to the pan.
Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for a few minutes until the potatoes are well coated with the spices.
Check the salt and adjust to taste.
Stir in the chopped coriander leaves.
Remove the Batatyachi Bhaji into a serving bowl.
Serve hot with Puri, Sooji Halwa, and Aluchi Bhaji or traditionally with Puran Poli.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of green chilies to control the spiciness.
Boiling the potatoes ahead of time can speed up the cooking process.
For a richer flavor, add a dollop of ghee at the end of cooking.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 mins
Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Garnish with extra chopped coriander leaves.
Serve hot with roti, puri, or rice.
Serve as a side dish with dal and vegetables.
The spices in the chai complement the bhaji.
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A staple side dish in Maharashtrian cuisine.
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