How to make Potato Bhaji ?

Written by Maya Shetty in BREAKFAST, POORI, POTATO, VEGETABLES, VEGETARIAN - DRY PREPARATION, VEGETARIAN DISHES

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What is Bhaji ?

A Bhaji, Bhajji, Bhajiya or Bajji is a spicy snack or entree dish similar to a fritter originating from the Indian subcontinent with several variants. It is a popular snack food in South India, where it is known as Pakora/Pakoda . They are popular as street foods. In North India they are a favorite among Dhaba(highway) snacks.

potato Bhaji — How to make Potato Bhaji ?

Is Bhajji a snack or a dish ?

Bhajjis are a component of traditional Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu cuisine served on special occasions and at festivals. They are generally served as a snack/fritter with a cup of coffee or tea.You can serve crisp homemade bhajis with a simple dipping sauce as a snack or starter, or as part of the main meal with a curry.

What are its variants ?

Bhaji, an Indian food consisting of a small quantity of chopped vegetables that have been battered and deep-fried as in fritters

Its variations include the Chili Bhajji, Potato Bhajji and the Bread Bhajji (or Bread Pakoda). Another version is called Bonda (in South India), Vada(in Maharashtra) and Gota (in Gujarat).

Bonda has potato or mixed vegetable filling while Gota is made by green fenugreek leaves.

Bhaji, an Indian dish of fried or sautéed vegetables often in a curry sauce as in Poori Bhaji

How to make Potato Bhaji ?

Recipe by Maya Shetty

Course: BREAKFAST, POORI, POTATO, VEGETABLES, VEGETARIAN – DRY PREPARATION, VEGETARIAN DISHESCuisine: Indian

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Servings

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Prep time

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Cooking time

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Calories

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Total time

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Ingredients

3 3 Red Potatoes cubed
Spring Onions a bunch
2 cups 2 Bell peppers-Red/yellow/orange/green sliced
1 tsp 1 Chili Powder
1/2 tsp 1/2 Turmeric Powder
1 tsp 1 Pepper Powder
1/2 tsp 1/2 Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp 1/2 Urad Dhal
1/2 tsp 1/2 Channa Dhal
Salt to taste
2 tsp 2 Coconut Oil
1/4 cup 1/4 Water

Directions

Heat oil in a wok/pan. Do the seasoning with Urad, Channa dhal & mustard seeds.
Now add the finely cut spring onions, saute for a few minutes, then add turmeric powder to it.
To this add the potatoes( cut into small pieces/cubes)or alternatively you can pressure cook potatoes and add too & stir it for a few minutes.
Now add the chili powder & pepper powder to the above & stir for a few minutes.
To this add the bell peppers & salt to taste, with water & allow it to cook Let it cook with lid covered.
Garnish with spring onions & serve hot with chapatis