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