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


by
Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji

5/5 stars  100% LIKED IT    4 REVIEWS ALL GOOD

Added to 33 cookbooks   This recipe has been viewed 143183 times

batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | with 52 amazing images.

batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | is a spicy Indian accompaniment made with common vegetables and masalas, yet the outcome is unique and pleasurable. Learn how to make Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa.

To make batata tomato rassa bhaji, for the paste, heat 2 tsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes, till golden brown in colour. Add the coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Keep aside. Heat ½ tsp of oil in a small non-stick pan, add the clove, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, poppy seeds, bayleaf, fenugreek seeds and dry red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Cool completely. Once cooled, combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth using ½ cup of water. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, potatoes and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add ½ cup of water and cover and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the prepared paste, 1½ cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar and salt, mix well and cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Name the spice, choose your flavour, and you will find it in this bhaji. A traditional Maharashtrian favourite, the batata cha rassa revolves around an intense paste of assorted spices, onions and coconut, which makes it super-tasty!

Although the ingredient list is long, this Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa is not as complex as it seems because the paste can be prepared in advance and frozen. Once you have that ready, you can prepare this delectable accompaniment on even the busiest of days because it requires just potatoes and tomatoes, which are always available in the larder!

Plus, this ever-popular combination of veggies in the form of tomato potato sabzi is bound to be enjoyed by the whole family, so this would be a one-dish-pleases-all option! Serve this tamatar cha rassa with ragi roti or chawal bhakri and hot steamed rice for a complete Maharashtrian meal experience.

Tips for batata tomato rassa bhaji. 1. This is a spicy sabji. You can reduce the amount of red chilli powder used if desired. 2. Adding kadi patta in the recipe is a traditional Maharashtrian thing to do. 3. Prefer to use Kashmiri chillies for the perfect colour of the sabzi.

Enjoy batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | with step by step photos.

Add your private note

Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji recipe - How to make Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
Show me for servings

Ingredients
Method

For the paste

    For the paste
  1. Heat 2 tsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes, till golden brown in colour.
  2. Add the coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Keep aside.
  3. Heat ½ tsp of oil in a small non-stick pan, add the clove, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, poppy seeds, bayleaf, fenugreek seeds and dry red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Cool completely.
  4. Once cooled, combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth using ½ cup of water. Keep aside.

How to proceed

    How to proceed
  1. To make batata tomato rassa bhaji, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, potatoes and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  3. Add ½ cup of water and cover and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the prepared paste, 1½ cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  5. Add the tomatoes, sugar and salt, mix well and cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve the batata tomato rassa bhaji hot garnished with coriander.

Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji recipe with step by step photos

like batata tomato rassa bhaji

  1. like batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | then also try other Maharashtrian veg recipes like
    • zunka recipe | jhunka | Marathi zunka bhakar | Maharashtrian zunka | with 28 amazing images.
    • misal pav | maharashtrian misal pav | homemade misal pav | with 25 amazing photos.
    • chawal bhakri recipe | rice flour bhakri | Maharashtrian Tandlachi bhakri | rice roti | with 15 amazing images.

what is batata tomato rassa bhaji made off ?

  1. 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.

paste for batata cha rassa

  1. Heat 2 tsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1/2 cup sliced onions.
  3. Sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes, till golden brown in colour.
  4. Add 1/4 cup grated dry coconut (kopra).
  5. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. 
  6. Keep aside.
  7. Heat ½ tsp of oil in a small non-stick pan.
  8. Add clove (laung/lavang).
  9. Add cardamom (elaichi).
  10. Add cinnamon (dalchini).
  11. Add 5 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch).
  12. Add 1 tsp coriander seeds (dhania).
  13. Add 1/4 tsp fennel seeds (saunf).
  14. Add 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus).
  15. Add bayleaf (tejpatta).
  16. Add a pinch of fenugreek (methi) seeds.
  17. Add whole dry red kashmiri chillies , broken into pieces.
  18. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Cool completely.
  19. In a mixer, put the sauteed onion coconut mixture.
  20. Add the cooled tempering.
  21. Add 1/2 cup water.
  22. Blend till smooth.
  23. Keep aside.

making batata tomato rassa bhaji

  1. 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.
  2. Add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
  3. Let the seeds crackle.
  4. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
  5. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  6. Add 1 1/4 cups potato cubes.
  7. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  8. Add ½ cup of water.
  9. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  10. This is what it looks like after cooking for 8 minutes.
  11. Add the prepared paste.
  12. Add 1½ cups of water.
  13. Mix well.
  14. Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  15. Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
  16. Add 1/2 tsp sugar.
  17. Add salt to taste.
  18. Add 2 tsp red chilli powder.
  19. Mix well.
  20. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  21. Add 8 kadi patta.
  22. 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.
  23. Serve batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | hot garnished with coriander.

tips for batata tomato rassa bhaji

  1. This is a spicy sabji. You can reduce the amount of red chilli powder used if desired.
  2. Adding kadi patta in the recipe is a traditional Maharashtrian thing to do.
  3. Prefer to use Kashmiri chillies for the perfect colour of the sabzi. 
  4. Have batata tomato rassa bhaji with chawal bhakri.
  5. Or have batata tomato rassa bhaji with ragi roti.
  6. Another interesting Maharashtrian combination is to mix batata tomato rassa bhaji with rice.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy132 cal
Protein1.2 g
Carbohydrates9.7 g
Fiber1.3 g
Fat9.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium5.4 mg

Related Articles
Recipe Contest

No Contest Announced



View contest archive....
Rate and review this recipe and get 15 days FREE bonus membership!
Subscribe to the free food mailer

Soya

Missed out on our mailers?
Our mailers are now online!

View Mailer Archive

Privacy Policy: We never give away your email

REGISTER NOW If you are a new user.
Or Sign In here, if you are an existing member.

Login Name
Password

Forgot Login / Password?Click here

If your Gmail or Facebook email id is registered with Tarladalal.com, the accounts will be merged. If the respective id is not registered, a new Tarladalal.com account will be created.

Are you sure you want to delete this review ?

Click OK to sign out from tarladalal.
For security reasons (specially on shared computers), proceed to Google and sign out from your Google account.

Reviews

Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji
5
 on 05 Jun 21 04:20 PM


Its nicely explained.. superb taste..
| Hide Replies
Tarla Dalal    Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Reply
07 Jun 21 08:23 PM
Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji
5
 on 20 Nov 20 06:35 PM


This is an amazing recipe. A must in every Gujarati household.
| Hide Replies
Tarla Dalal    Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Reply
20 Nov 20 06:48 PM
Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji
5
 on 26 Jun 18 10:55 PM


Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji
5
 on 01 Jun 15 11:26 AM


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.