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24 December, 2024


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batata bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji | sukha aloo sabzi | dry potato sabzi is a simple everyday fare. Learn how to make Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji.
To make batata bhaji, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 45 seconds. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds or till they crackle. When the seeds crackle, add the onions, green chillies and curry leaves and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they turn light brown in colour. Add asafoetida, salt, turmeric powder, potatoes and 1½ tbsp of coriander, mix well and cook on a medium lame for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot garnished with the remaining coriander.
The simplicity is what lures one to this recipe! So easy yet unbelievably flavourful, the sukha aloo sabzi is a no-fuss preparation of potatoes perked up with the traditional Maharashtrian tempering of cumin seeds, mustard seeds curry leaves, garlic and green chillies.
This dry potato sabzi when served with puri or chapati makes a meal in itself. Many of us carry this combination often in our dabba. Accompany it with dry garlic chutney to make a complete the Maharashtrian thali.
If you like Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji, we have an entire range of other Maharashtrian sabzis too. Try your hand at day to day vegetable like Methi Pitla to very popular bharli vangi.
Tips for Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji. 1. Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji is also served with curds. 2. Don't overcook the potatoes. 3. If you enjoy a spicy sabzi, finely chop the green chillies instead of adding slit green chillies.
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Batata Bhaji, Maharashtrian Batatyachi Bhaji recipe - How to make Batata Bhaji, Maharashtrian Batatyachi Bhaji
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Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
6 Mins
Total Time
26 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Batata Bhaji
3 cups boiled potato cubes
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 cup finely chopped onion
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
3 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For batata bhaji
- To make batata bhaji, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 45 seconds.
- Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds or till they crackle.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions, green chillies and curry leaves and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they turn light brown in colour.
- Add asafoetida, salt, turmeric powder, potatoes and 1½ tbsp of coriander, mix well and cook on a medium lame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve the batata bhaji hot garnished with the remaining coriander.
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- what is batata bhaji made off? Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji is made from 3 cups boiled potato cubes, 2 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1 cup finely chopped onions, 4 green chillies , slit, 15 curry leaves (kadi patta), a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) and 3 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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How to make mashed potatoes? This is what potatoes look like.
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First wash the potatoes.
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Place potatoes in a flat dish in a pressure cooker covered with water.
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Pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles.
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This is what the potatoes look like.
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Cool and peel the potatoes with your fingers.
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Cut into cubes with a sharp knife.
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How to make mashed potatoes? This is what potatoes look like.
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To make batata bhaji | Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji | sukha aloo sabzi | heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non stick pan.
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Add 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic.
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Cook on medium flame for 45 seconds.
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Add 1/2 tsp rai.
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Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds.
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Cook on medium flame for 20 seconds.
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Add 1 cup finely chopped onions.
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Add 4 slit green chillies.
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Add 15 curry leaves (kadi patta).
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Cook on a medium flame for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes till onions are light brown.
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Add a pinch of asafoetida.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Add 1 tsp haldi.
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Add 3 cups boiled potato cubes.
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Add 1 1/2 tbls chopped coriander.
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Cook batata bhaji | Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji | sukha aloo sabzi | on medium flame for 90 seconds and garnish with 1 1/2 tbls chopped coriander.
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Serve batata bhaji | Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji | sukha aloo sabzi | hot.
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To make batata bhaji | Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji | sukha aloo sabzi | heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non stick pan.
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Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji is also served with curds.
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Don't over cook the potatoes.
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If you enjoy a spicy sabzi, finely chopped the green chillies instead of adding slit green chillies.
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Maharashtrian batatyachi bhaji is also served with curds.
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- batata chi bhaji is also called aloo sabzi in Hindi and sole (without skin) bhaji in Marathi.
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Best had as a Maharashtrian breakfast with puri.
- Batata bhaji is the perfect sabzi made during Ganesh Chaturthi. Skip adding onions and garlic.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 156 cal |
Protein | 1.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 20.1 g |
Fiber | 1.8 g |
Fat | 7.7 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 398.1 mg |
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Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
This is an amazing low in calorie and easy to make recipe. Thank you for the recipe!!

Vinita_Raj
March 13, 2025, midnight
Potatoes with peanuts spiced with green chillies and curry leaves. Quick to make and mildly spiced.

Gandhi Dhwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
This is such an instant recipe.. It hardly takes 2 minutes to cook.. The roasted peanuts add a great and refreshing taste to the bhaji..