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batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa |

Tarla Dalal
24 December, 2024


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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Paste
2 1/2 tsp oil
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/4 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
5 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/4 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
a pinch of fenugreek (methi) seeds
3 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
Other Ingredients For Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji
1 1/4 cups potato cubes
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 tsp oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
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- what is batata tomato rassa bhaji made off ? batata cha rassa is made from 1 1/4 cups potato cubes, 1/2 cup tomato cubes, 2 tsp oil, 1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/2 tsp sugar, salt to taste and a paste.
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Heat 2 tsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add 1/2 cup sliced onions.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes, till golden brown in colour.
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Add 1/4 cup grated dry coconut (kopra).
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Keep aside.
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Heat ½ tsp of oil in a small non-stick pan.
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Add 1 clove (laung/lavang).
- Add 1 cardamom (elaichi).
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Add 1 cinnamon (dalchini).
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Add 5 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch).
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Add 1 tsp coriander seeds (dhania).
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Add 1/4 tsp fennel seeds (saunf).
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Add 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus).
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Add 1 bayleaf (tejpatta).
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Add a pinch of fenugreek (methi) seeds.
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Add 3 whole dry red kashmiri chillies , broken into pieces.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Cool completely.
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In a mixer, put the sauteed onion coconut mixture.
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Add the cooled tempering.
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Add 1/2 cup water.
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Blend till smooth.
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Keep aside.
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Heat 2 tsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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To make batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | heat 2 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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Let the seeds crackle.
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Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 1/4 cups potato cubes.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add ½ cup of water.
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Cover and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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This is what it looks like after cooking for 8 minutes.
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Add the prepared paste.
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Add 1½ cups of water.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
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Add 1/2 tsp sugar.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 2 tsp red chilli powder.
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Mix well.
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Cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add 8 kadi patta.
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This is what batata tomato rassa bhaji | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tomatar cha rassa | looks like after cooking.
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Serve batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | hot garnished with coriander.
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To make batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | heat 2 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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This is a spicy sabji. You can reduce the amount of red chilli powder used if desired.
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Adding kadi patta in the recipe is a traditional Maharashtrian thing to do.
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Prefer to use Kashmiri chillies for the perfect colour of the sabzi.
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Have batata tomato rassa bhaji with chawal bhakri.
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Or have batata tomato rassa bhaji with ragi roti.
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Another interesting Maharashtrian combination is to mix batata tomato rassa bhaji with rice.
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This is a spicy sabji. You can reduce the amount of red chilli powder used if desired.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 132 cal |
Protein | 1.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 9.7 g |
Fiber | 1.3 g |
Fat | 9.9 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 5.4 mg |
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Hema
March 13, 2025, midnight
This is an amazing recipe. A must in every Gujarati household.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Dr Kiran Dambalkar
March 13, 2025, midnight
Its nicely explained.. superb taste..

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Shaila Sawant
March 13, 2025, midnight
Its a wonderful recipe. a perfect blend of Indian spices. Dry red chillies give a very different taste to the dish. Its worth spending some extra time to cook this dish.

Jitendra Savla
March 13, 2025, midnight