Gimchun Batata Bhaji translates to Hand Mashed Potato Curry. My mom used to make this as a side for Chapathi for breakfast. One of the house favorites, this dish brings back my childhood memories.
Here's the recipe for this awesome dish.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
Potato - 3
Onion - 2 (Optional)
Tomato - 1 (Optional)
Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Chana Dal - 1 tsp
Hing - pinch
Curry leaves - 10
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Green Chilly - 1
Turmeric Powder - 0.5 tsp
Salt - to taste
Sugar - 0.5 tsp
Coriander leaves - for garnishing
Preparation:
1.) Boil potato in a cooker
2.) Heat oil in a pan
3.) Add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
4.) Add urad dal, chana dal, hing, curry leaves and cumin seeds and let it fry till it turns brown.
5.) Add chopped onions (optional), tomato (optional), green chilly and let it fry.
6.) Add turmeric powder, mashed potato and water and let it cook well.
7.) Add salt, a pinch of sugar and garnish with coriander leaves.
Gimchun Bhaji is ready to be served with puri or Chapati.