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
| 3 medium | potatoes |
| 2 tablespoons | oil |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 pinch | asafoetida |
| 8-10 | curry leaves |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped fresh coriander |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 2 teaspoons | red chili powder |
| 1 | green chili, finely chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| — | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 4 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
- 5 Add the chopped green chili and sauté for another minute.
- 6 Add the diced potatoes to the pan and stir well.
- 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt over the potatoes. Mix everything thoroughly.
- 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 Add sugar and mix well.
- 10 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve hot.
Tips
For a variation, you can add a handful of roasted peanuts for extra crunch.