Thursday, June 26, 2008

Batatachi Bhaji (Potato Recipe, Dry )

Servings for 3

Ingredients:

3 Medium potatoes (4 small)
2-3 Green chillies chopped( according to taste)
1-2 spoons of Ginger paste
Coriander leaves (Dhania)
Salt
5-6 Curry leaves (Kadi patha)
1tspn Turmeric powder (Haldi)
Pinch Cumin seed (Geera)
Pinch Mustard seeds (Mowri)
2-3 Tablespoons of Cooking oil (according to diet)
1-2 Onions -thin slices vertical (3 small or 2 medium)
2-3 spoons of lemon juice

Directions:

1. First boil the potatoes till its cooked ( in pressure cooker optional). Peel the skin off after its cooked. Cut the potatoes in cubes ( manageable bite sizes).

2. Preheat the oil in frying pan at full heat, before it heats thoroughly add the Mustard seeds and Cumin seeds. Wait till it pops up, immediately add Onions, fry till golden brown, frequently stirring, not to allow the onions to burn. After the onions are ready add the;
green chillies,
ginger paste,
curry leaves,
and
coriander leaves,

Fry consistently stirring in between for 1-2 minutes then add turmeric powder at the end. Do not allow this to burn and stick at the bottom of the pan.
Once all the ingredients are fried, add the cubes of boiled potatoes , add salt and lemon juice to taste for tangy taste. Stir till the mixture is uniform and the potatoes are fried evenly at medium heat. Preparation is ready to eat. Serve with Chapattis, Dosas or Bhakri.

(Photos coming soon)

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