Bhungara Batata Recipe - Indian Style
Summary
- Bhungara Batata is a spicy and tangy Indian potato dish. Small boiled potatoes are shallow-fried and then tossed in a flavorful gravy made from garlic, red chilies, and tomato puree, seasoned with chat masala. It's a popular snack or side dish, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
All Ingredients - For Garlic-Chilli Paste
- Garlic Cloves 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Red Chilli Powder 1 tbsp
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Boiled Potatoes (small) 15-20
- Oil 3 tbsp
- Tomato Puree 1 cup
- Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder 1 tbsp
- Chat Masala 1 tsp
- Water 2 tbsp
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Mortar & pestle
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 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.
Step 2: Shallow Fry Potatoes
Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 15-20 small boiled potatoes and shallow fry them for until they are lightly golden.
Step 3: Set Aside Potatoes
Remove the shallow-fried potatoes from the pan and set them aside, leaving the remaining oil in the pan.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 9: Serve Bhungara Batata
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve the hot Bhungara Batata. Enjoy this delicious and tangy potato dish!
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