Puri Bhaji | Batata Bhaji
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
341 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast, Brunch
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Cuisine
Indian
Puri Bhaji | Batata Bhaji
Description
The Batata Bhaji recipe begins with boiling peeled potatoes until fork tender. The seasoning base is prepared by frying mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and urad dal in peanut or sunflower oil until aromatic. Onions, ginger, green chilies, turmeric, asafoetida, and curry leaves are added sequentially to build a layered flavor profile. Chopped potatoes are mixed into this seasoned oil blend along with coriander leaves and water to create a moist but not watery vegetable preparation. Simmering finishes cooking and allows flavors to meld.
This dish is traditionally served alongside freshly made puris—deep-fried unleavened breads that are soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. The combination offers a textural contrast and a satisfying meal often enjoyed at breakfast or festive meals.
Green chilies can be increased for added heat, and fresh grated coconut is sometimes mixed into the bhaji for a subtle sweetness. Neutral oils work well if peanut or sunflower are unavailable.
Ingredients
- 4 potato medium-sized
- 1 cup onion chopped or 1 large onion
- 1 teaspoon green chilies or 1 green chilli, chopped
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1.5 teaspoon urad dal (husked and split black gram)
- ⅓ cup water or as needed
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (ground turmeric)
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
- ½ cup Coriander leaves - chopped, divided
- 1 teaspoon ginger or 1 inch peeled ginger, finely chopped
- 12 to 15 curry leaves
- 2 or 3 tablespoons peanut oil or sunflower oil
- salt as required
Instructions
Boiling Potatoes
- First rinse the potatoes thoroughly in water.
- Boil the potatoes in water till they are cooked completely and are fork tender.
- You could opt to cook potatoes in a stovetop pressure cooker, steamer pan or the Instant Pot.
- Once they are warm or cool down, peel them and chop.
Making Batata Bhaji
- In a pan, heat the peanut oil. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and urad dal.
- Fry till the mustard crackles and starts making sound and the urad dal begins to turn brown.
- Add the chopped onions. Fry on low to medium-heat until they become soft and translucent.
- Next add the chopped ginger and green chilies. Fry for some seconds on low heat.
- Add the curry leaves. Stir and fry for a few seconds.
- Add the turmeric powder and asafoetida. Stir to mix on low heat. Don't burn the turmeric.
- Next, add the chopped potatoes, and half of the coriander leaves.
- Stir to mix and add water. Season with salt. Stir to combine evenly. Cover the pan with lid.
- Let the batata bhaji simmer for 5-6 minutes on a low heat.
- There should be some moisture in the bhaji and it should not be very dry.
- Turn off heat and add the remaining chopped coriander leaves.
- Stir to mix. Serve the Batata Bhaji hot with Poori, chapati or dosa.
Notes
- For soft, crispy puris, refer to a detailed puri recipe as noted.
- Add extra green chilies to increase the spiciness of the batata bhaji.
- Incorporate 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh grated coconut into the bhaji for a mildly sweet variation.
- Use neutral-tasting oils if peanut or sunflower oil is not available.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 963mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 261IU | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 37mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 105mg | 117% |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 393µg | |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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