Batatyacha Kees

Batatyacha Kees

Batatyacha Kees

Veg Vegan

A simple yet flavorful Maharashtrian dish made with grated potatoes, tempered with spices, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Cuisines

Maharashtrian

Best for

Breakfast Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Potato 2 medium Potato , peeled and cubed
ghee or oil 2 tablespoons Ghee or oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Peanut 2 tablespoons Peanut
Chili 1 teaspoon Chili , green, finely chopped
sugar 1 teaspoon Sugar
salt Salt , to taste
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , fresh, grated
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped
lemon juice 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and grate the potatoes using a medium-sized grater.
  2. 2 Rinse the grated potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch and drain well.
  3. 3 Heat ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, allowing them to splutter.
  5. 5 Add peanuts and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  6. 6 Stir in the chopped green chili and sauté for a minute.
  7. 7 Add the grated potatoes to the pan, stirring well to mix with the spices.
  8. 8 Season with sugar and salt, then cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9 Once the potatoes are cooked, add grated coconut and mix well.
  10. 10 Turn off the heat and add fresh coriander leaves and lemon juice.
  11. 11 Serve hot as a breakfast dish or snack.

Tips

For a more authentic taste, use desi ghee instead of oil.