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Batata Bhaji Or Maharashtrian Dry Potato

14/05/2018 by Sujata Roy 44 Comments

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Batata bhaji or Maharashtrian dry potato.
Whenever we think about Maharashtrian cuisine first thing comes in our mind is modak. Favourite sweet of Ganapati Bappa.
Then pav bhaji, bhelpuri, vada pav, misal pav, thalipeeth, puranpoli, sol kadhi, amrakhand, shrikhand and the list is endless.

I often make pav bhaji and vada pav at home. But when this week our Foodiemonday group decided the theme Maharashtrian cuisine I was little confused what to make for this week’s bloghop.
Mahesh comes to rescue. Thanks Mahesh.
Remember Mahesh? You all liked his ‘Bombay duck fry‘ guest post.
I have requested him for a quick recipe. And he gave me this easy to make but lip-smacking dry potato recipe. According to Mahesh usually people make this dry potato during fasting or to offer Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi. So this recipe is without onion garlic.
You can get some more potato recipes here.

Sending this post to 144 #Foodiemonday bloghop theme is Maharashtrian cuisine.
Maharashtrian batata bhaji or potato bhaji is a very easy to make no onion garlic and delicious dry curry. You don’t need to use much spices. Only turmeric powder, ginger and green chilli and some tempering or tadka used to make it.

I have added little kashmiri red chilli powder to add some colour. But its optional. You can skip it.
If you want to use onions add 1 finely chopped onion along with curry leaves after tempering. But I loved it’s taste without onion. Ginger and green chilli will make the potatoes spicy and lip-smacking.

You can sprinkle one teaspoon lemon juice at the end if you like.
This batata bhaji goes well with puri, roti, naan, paratha or any bread. And you can also enjoy it a bowlful as a snack.

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Recipe

Potatoes – 7 – 8 medium

Curry leaves – 15 – 16

Ginger – 1 inch piece

Green chilli – 2 – 3, finely chopped

Rai or mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon

Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon

Asafetida or hing – a pinch

Chana dal or Bengal gram – a pinch

Udad dal or split and husked black lentil – a pinch

Cilantro or coriander leaves – handful, chopped

Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Kashmiri red chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon, optional

Oil – 2 – 3 tablespoon

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Method

1. Boil and peel the potatoes. Make small pieces.

2. Grate the ginger.

3. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds or rai, cumin seeds, bengal gram or chana dal and split black lentil.

4. When the seeds starts to splutter add grated ginger and finely chopped green chilli. Fry for a minute.

5. Now add curry leaves and asafetida or hing. Fry for few seconds.

6. Add potatoes, salt, turmeric powder and chopped cilantro or coriander leaves. Also add Kashmiri red chilli powder if using.
Mix everything well.

7. Cook on low flame for 4 – 5 minutes or until the potatoes slightly change it’s colour. Stir in between.

8. Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro or coriander leaves.

Serve hot with puri, paratha, roti or naan.

Or you can serve it with toasted bread or mash and make filling for sandwiches. I love it bowlful as evening snack. Just sprinkle lemon juice and enjoy. Or add chopped onion, cilantro, cucumber or tomato etc just before serving. Choice is your.
Happy cooking ๐Ÿ˜Š

Notes

1. If you want to use onion, add one finely chopped onion before adding ginger and chilli. And fry till the onion becomes translucent.

2. You can can add 1 – 2 teaspoon lemon juice at the end if you like tangy taste.

2. If you are making it for fasting people use rock salt. You can also add roasted or fried peanut.

3. Use chilli according to your taste.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Curries, Satvik Food Recipes, Snack, Traditional Food, Vegan Foods, Vegetarian Tagged With: Batata bhaji, breakfast, delicious, dinner, Dry potato, easy cooking, fasting recipe, Less spices, lunch, Maharashtrian cuisine, no onion garlic recipe, side dish, tiffin recipe, vegan, VEGETARIAN

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  1. mistimaan says

    14/05/2018 at 5:47 AM

    Looks tasty ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      14/05/2018 at 5:53 AM

      Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  2. poonampagar says

    14/05/2018 at 6:36 AM

    Sometimes even simple dishes can be so flavorful and comforting ! Lovely share di

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      14/05/2018 at 7:47 AM

      You are right Poonam. Thanks dear ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  3. mayurisjikoni says

    15/05/2018 at 9:12 AM

    My all time favorite is bateta bhaji. I love to have it with poori. Like your suggestion of using it as a sandwich filler or to enjoy on its own with some lemon drizzled over it.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      15/05/2018 at 9:15 AM

      Thank you so much Mayuri ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  4. Soma Mukherjee says

    15/05/2018 at 11:57 AM

    Batata bhaji is an all time favourite, sometime the simplest of the recipes are so soul satisfying you cant even describe it in words. Lovely share.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      15/05/2018 at 12:21 PM

      Thank you so much Soma ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  5. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says

    15/05/2018 at 12:08 PM

    I can get the aroma of this delicious looking bhaji… anything with potato is always a winner for me!

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      15/05/2018 at 12:20 PM

      Thank you so much Rafeeda ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  6. Renu says

    15/05/2018 at 12:51 PM

    Always a favorite and goes well with rice and rotis and even dosas.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      15/05/2018 at 4:23 PM

      Thank you so much Renu ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  7. Shobha Keshwani says

    15/05/2018 at 8:31 PM

    Simple stir fried potato that can be served with anything. Delicious.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      16/05/2018 at 3:09 AM

      Thanks Shobha ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  8. Seema Doraiswamy Sriram says

    16/05/2018 at 12:38 AM

    Such a simple delicious down to earth recipe. I adore the notes you have added.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      16/05/2018 at 3:09 AM

      Thanks a lot Seema ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  9. Vidya Narayan says

    16/05/2018 at 6:15 AM

    A Must on every Maharashtrian Thali. I make this for festive occasions like Ganesh Chaturthi and fast days as part of prasad or neivedyam. Great share and comfort meals are totally like this – a Bowl of dal rice and this and you are sorted!

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      16/05/2018 at 7:13 AM

      You are absolutely right Vidya. We enjoyed it with dal rice but would like to have this bowlful as in between snack. Thank you so much dear ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
      • Vidya Narayan says

        16/05/2018 at 10:10 AM

        My pleasure.

        Reply
  10. waagmi says

    16/05/2018 at 8:37 AM

    My all time favorite….Muh me paani aa gaya dee ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      16/05/2018 at 8:57 AM

      Thank you so much Waagmi ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  11. Priya Suresh says

    16/05/2018 at 6:29 PM

    Batata bhaji looks absolutely incredible, am sure this bhaji will makes definitely happy, such a lipsmacking dish.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      16/05/2018 at 6:43 PM

      Thank you so much Priya ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  12. JollyHomemadeRecipes says

    16/05/2018 at 8:55 PM

    We are a big potato lover family, this dish looks so rich and flavourful. sounds so tempting.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/05/2018 at 1:49 AM

      Thanks a lot Jolly ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  13. Jagruti says

    16/05/2018 at 9:20 PM

    Simply the best potato dish on earth, according to my kids and can’t deny that ๐Ÿ™‚ Love it with poori and aam ras ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/05/2018 at 1:49 AM

      Thank you so much Jagruti ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  14. Drashti Dholakia says

    17/05/2018 at 3:07 AM

    Such a simple yet flavouful recipe..love to have this with hot puris and cool aamras.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/05/2018 at 3:23 AM

      Thank you so much Drashti ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  15. Anshu Agarwal says

    17/05/2018 at 3:55 AM

    Lovely recipe, simple yet flavorful..awesome share

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/05/2018 at 4:23 AM

      Thank you so much dear ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  16. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

    17/05/2018 at 4:00 AM

    The simple batata bhaji looks so tempting, lovely share di ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/05/2018 at 4:23 AM

      Thank you so much Freda ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  17. Uma Srinivas says

    17/05/2018 at 4:40 AM

    I make almost similar to this recipe. My favorite bhaji is potato. This will goes very well with steamed rice or rotis!

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/05/2018 at 4:48 AM

      You are right Uma. Mine too. Thanks dear ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  18. marianasir1973 says

    17/05/2018 at 5:25 AM

    The masala soaked potatoes look so delicious! I would probably not wait for the rest of the meal and just pick up a fork and finish this entire plate in minutes.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/05/2018 at 11:50 AM

      Thanks a lot Maria ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  19. Amrita says

    17/05/2018 at 1:42 PM

    I just love Potatoes and am bookmarking this recipe to make soon!

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/05/2018 at 1:45 PM

      Thanks a lot Amrita ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  20. cookingwithsapana says

    17/05/2018 at 2:20 PM

    That is a coincidence that most of us posted potato recipes in this thread. This potato bhaji is one of my favorite with pooris.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/05/2018 at 2:50 PM

      Thank you so much Sapana. Yes dear same pinch ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  21. The Girl Next Door says

    21/05/2018 at 4:51 AM

    The batata bhaji looks so, so good! I’d love to have it with some rasam and rice. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      21/05/2018 at 5:46 AM

      Thanks a lot dear ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply

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