Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Garlic-Chilli Paste

   In a mortar and pestle (or mixer grinder), combine 2 tablespoons of garlic cloves, salt to taste, and 1 tablespoon of red chilli powder. Grind to form a coarse paste.

2. 2.Shallow Fry Potatoes

   Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add 15-20 boiled potatoes (boiled for one whistle on slow flame) to the hot oil. Shallow fry the potatoes for 2-3 minutes until they are lightly golden. Once fried, remove the potatoes from the pan and set them aside.

3. 3.Cook Garlic-Chilli Paste

   In the same pan with the remaining oil, add the prepared garlic-red chilli paste. Cook the paste for a few minutes, stirring continuously, until the raw smell of garlic disappears and the oil starts to separate from the paste.

4. 4.Add Tomato Puree and Spices

   Add 1 cup of tomato puree to the pan. Cook the tomato puree with the garlic-chilli paste until the oil separates again, indicating it's well cooked. Then, add salt to taste and 1 tablespoon of Kashmiri red chilli powder. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and cook for about 1 minute.

5. 5.Finish the Gravy

   Add 1 teaspoon of chat masala to the gravy and mix well. Pour in 2 tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency of the gravy and mix again.

6. 6.Combine with Potatoes

   Add the shallow-fried potatoes back into the pan with the gravy. Ensure the gas flame is on low. Gently mix the potatoes with the gravy until they are evenly coated. Once mixed, turn off the stove.

7. 7.Serve

   Your delicious Bhungara Batata is now ready to be served.