Batata Bhaji - Spicy Steamed Potato

Simple, easy & comfort dish. Immensely loved by all.

Ingredients: Serves 4

• 7-8 Medium size Potatoes

• 1 big Onion finely chopped

• 1 tsp Mustard seeds

• 1 tsp Cumin seeds

• 2 Green chillies

• 4-5 Curry leaves

• 1/4th tsp Hing (Asafoetida)

• 1/4th tsp Turmeric powder

• 2 tbsp Red chilly powder

• 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)

• Salt to taste

• 2 tbsp Cilantro (Kothimbir)

• 1/2 Lemon Juice (Optional)

• 3 tbsp Oil

Method:

• Pressure cook potatoes. Remove the skin and cut into medium cubes.

• In a kadhai, add oil.When oil is hot add mustard & cumin seeds. When mustard seeds crackle add hing, turmeric powder, green chillies, curry leaves and finely chopped onion.

• Saute onions till translucent. When onions are cooked add red chilly powder, diced potatoes and mix well. Add sugar and salt. Check the seasoning.

• Cover the lid and cook the potatoes on steam for about 10 minutes on medium flame. Keep on stirring in between. Add chopped coriander leaves and squeeze lemon juice, mix well. 

• Batata bhaji -Spicy Steamed Potato is ready. Serve hot with roti (Indian flat bread) or puri.

Tip: 1) If you wish you can add 2tbsp of grated fresh coconut for extra flavour.

2) Instead of normal jeera, shahi jeera can be added for rich flavour.