Sukha Batata Bhaji

Sukha Batata Bhaji

Sukha Batata Bhaji

Veg Vegan

A dry potato curry seasoned with spices, Sukha Batata Bhaji is a simple yet delicious Vidarbha dish often served alongside dal and rice.

Cuisines

Vidarbha

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 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
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped fresh
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 2 teaspoons Red chili powder
Chili 1 Chili , green, finely chopped
sugar 1 teaspoon Sugar
salt Salt , to taste

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, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
  5. 5 Add the chopped green chili and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add the diced potatoes to the pan and stir well.
  7. 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt over the potatoes. Mix everything thoroughly.
  8. 8 Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for about 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9 Add sugar and mix well.
  10. 10 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve hot.

Tips

For a variation, you can add a handful of roasted peanuts for extra crunch.