Goan Patal Bhaji
a mildly spiced potato gravy that is a staple breakfast dishin many Goan homes.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, boiled
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp asafoetida
- 1 tsp chopped ginger
- few curry leaves
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 1 medium sized onion, chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- salt to taste
- ¾ cup hot water
- a pinch of sugar (optional)
- 2 to 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Peel and chop the boiled potatoes. Set aside.
- Heat oil in apan.
- Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add cumin seeds, asafoetida,chopped ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
- Add chopped green chillies and onions. Sauté till the onions turn soft and translucent.
- Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
- Add the chopped boiled potatoes and hot water.
- Mix everything together and mash the potatoes slightly for a semi-thick consistency.
- Add a pinch of sugar if using.
- Simmer for a few minutes to let the flavours blend. Turn off the heat.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with puri, chapati or Goan pav (bread)