Batata Song

Batata Song

Batata Song

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A spicy and tangy potato curry made with red chili and tamarind, popular in the Konkani and Mangalorean regions.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
10 dried red chilies
1 teaspoon tamarind pulp
1 teaspoon jaggery
salt to taste
1 cup water

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds and dried red chilies, sauté for a minute.
  5. 5 Add the diced potatoes and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to turn golden.
  6. 6 Add tamarind pulp, jaggery, and salt to taste.
  7. 7 Pour in the water and mix well.
  8. 8 Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sauce thickens.
  9. 9 Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

Tips

For a spicier dish, increase the number of dried red chilies.