Batata Bhaji with Poori ~ Maharashtrian Poori Bhaji

For the third day of BM#35 second week , I have prepared this wonderful combo for lunch . Batata means Aloo and Bhaji means Sabzi , it literally means a simple yet delicious side dish to be accompanied with puffed breads or Pooris. I have already posted Punjabi style gravy version of Aloo Poori which is also amazing in itself but the Maharashtrian used to make the dry potato bhaji with pooris.

Seriously who doesn’t like Poori Aloo , I bet everyone loves this classic combo to enjoy as breakfast or in lunch as main course . And if there is some pickle and raita on the side then no need of envy thing else . This is a marvelous combo to enjoy on weekends and indulge yourself in heavenly taste. So let’s start the recipe . Yum
Recipe Source: Veg recipes of India

Ingredients:
4 potatoes , boiled and cut in cubes
1 onion , chopped
2 teaspoon ginger, grated or chopped
3-4 green chillies , chopped
8-10 curry leaves
Few coriander leaves , chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
A pinch asefetida
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
3 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Method:
For Poori recipe click here.

For Batata Bhaji
Heat oil in a pan , add Asefetida , cumin and mustard seeds. Let the seeds crackle and then add onion , ginger , curry leaves and green chillies.
Sauté till onion is translucent an then add salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and add cubed potatoes and coriander leaves.
Add 1/2 cup water and let it cook for 5-7 minutes till water evaporates and potatoes cooked well.
Add lemon juice , mix well and remove from heat.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with Poori.

Enjoy !!

Serve-3. Cooking time -20minutes

Note: You may add red chilly if want the bhaji to be a bit more spicy.

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Best regards,

Sapana Behl

22 thoughts on “Batata Bhaji with Poori ~ Maharashtrian Poori Bhaji”

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