Monday, September 25, 2023

Gimchun Batata Bhaji

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.