Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Garlic-Chilli Paste

   Prepare the garlic-chilli paste by crushing 2 tbsp garlic cloves, salt to taste, and 1 tbsp red chilli powder in a mortar and pestle until a coarse paste is formed.

2. 2.Shallow Fry Potatoes

   Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 15-20 small boiled potatoes and shallow fry them for 2-3 minutes until they are lightly golden.

3. 3.Set Aside Potatoes

   Remove the shallow-fried potatoes from the pan and set them aside, leaving the remaining oil in the pan.

4. 4.Cook Garlic-Chilli Paste

   Add the prepared garlic-red chilli paste to the hot oil in the pan. Cook for a few minutes, stirring continuously, until the raw smell of garlic disappears and the oil starts to separate.

5. 5.Add Tomato Puree

   Add 1 cup of tomato puree to the pan. Mix well and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the tomato mixture, indicating it's cooked through.

6. 6.Season the Gravy

   Add salt to taste and 1 tbsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder to the gravy. Mix thoroughly and cook for about a minute to allow the flavors to meld.

7. 7.Add Chat Masala and Water

   Stir in 1 tsp of chat masala. Then, add 2 tbsp of water to adjust the consistency of the gravy, mixing well to combine.

8. 8.Combine Potatoes with Gravy

   Add the shallow-fried potatoes back into the pan with the gravy. Mix gently to ensure all potatoes are coated evenly with the flavorful sauce. Turn off the stove.

9. 9.Serve Bhungara Batata

   Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve the hot Bhungara Batata. Enjoy this delicious and tangy potato dish!