Bataka Nu Shaak

Bataka Nu Shaak

Bataka Nu Shaak

Veg Vegan

A simple yet flavorful potato curry cooked with mustard seeds, turmeric, and a touch of jaggery. A typical Kathiyawadi side dish for rotla or rice.

Cuisines

Kathiyawadi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Potato 3 medium Potato , peeled and cubed
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Curry Leaf 8-10 Curry Leaf
Chili 2 tablespoons Chili , chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 tablespoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
salt to taste Salt
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped fresh

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, sauté for a few seconds.
  5. 5 Add curry leaves and chopped green chilies, sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add the diced potatoes to the pan and stir well.
  7. 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt over the potatoes.
  8. 8 Mix everything well so the potatoes are coated with the spices.
  9. 9 Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10 Once the potatoes are cooked through, add garam masala and mix well.
  11. 11 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander before serving.

Tips

Ensure the potatoes are cut into even-sized cubes for uniform cooking.