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Goan Style Potato Sukhi Bhaji Recipe
Breakfast, snack or a full vegetarian meal, this Batata Sukhi Bhaji is the traditional must-try!
Back from a tour, we tend to crave Sukhi bhaji. A typical Goan potato vegetable that is different from the rest of the country. The Goan sukhi bhaji is not dry nor is it runny. It is just right for you to scoop it up with buns or pav.
Sukhi Bhaji, Chana cho ras, Kismoor and rice with Toi is what I love!
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- Sukhi Bhaji Recipe and me
- Why make the MSK Goan Style Sukhi Bhaji Recipe?
- How to make the Goan Style Potato Sukhi Bhaji Recipe
- For Your Questions
- Some other Goan Recipes
- Recipe card
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Sukhi Bhaji Recipe and me
The potato vegetable that I knew of and enjoyed was the one added to masala dosa. My mother hardly used potatoes I think she thought making potato bhaji is a lack of planning. The only time like I said it was used was to make bhajiya, or for masala dosa. So even now I am generally not very keen on only potato as a vegetable except when I am eating sukhi bhaji.
The first time I ate bhaji it was for a cricket match I had gone where Girish was playing and lunch in the village was bhaji pav.
Used to rice dal etc this was quite a revelation but when I ate the bhaji I must say I loved it. Since then there is no looking back. I will eat bhaji pav for lunch, dinner and even for snacks and breakfast.
One day I was telling my friend, Sheetal that I loved the bhaji that is made in a particular restaurant. She was are you crazy, you spend good money on that sukhi bhaji? This is how you make it and she rattled it off. Since then there is no looking back.
Why make the MSK Goan Style Sukhi Bhaji Recipe?
Make this Goan style sukhi bhaji as it is
- Vegan
- Satvik (no-onion, no-garlic recipe)
- Easy to make
- Can be doubled or halved as you need
- A crowd-pleaser of a vegetable
- Needs minimum ingredients
How to make the Goan Style Potato Sukhi Bhaji Recipe
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Oil
- Mustard seeds
- Cumin seeds
- Asafoetida (skip if you want gluten-free)
- Curry leaves
- Turmeric powder
- Ginger
- Green chillies
- Cumin powder
- Water
- Salt
- Lemon
- Coriander leaves
Substitutes:
Method:
- In a kadhai/wok heat the oil pan, splutter the mustard seeds, then add the jeera and hing.
- Add the turmeric, curry leaves add the chopped potatoes, ginger and a few of the chillies.
- Mix well add 1 cup water, salt and cumin powder. Cover and let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Add more water if needed.
- Finally, add the lemon juice and coriander.
How to serve
- Serve hot with Kurkurit pav, unne, roti or Buns, laccha, paratha.
- My kids love a mix of sukhi bhaji and Chana Cho ras with buns.
Storage
- You can store the vegetable in an air-tight container in the fridge for about 2 days.
- Never tried freezing but I guess it will freeze well for about 15 days. Defrost in the fridge before you heat it.
For Your Questions
Protips
- You can also use raw potatoes to make this vegetable. Only chop the potatoes fine.
- If you plan to serve it a little later then leave the vegetable with a little extra gravy. The water dries up.
Variations to Sukhi Bhaji:
- You can also add onions and fry them till translucent.
- Add ginger and garlic paste too in the onions.
- Of course, you can add peas, cauliflower but then it will not be the typical Goan Sukhi Bhaji.
Some other uses of potato are :
- Langarwali Aloo Gobhi| Potato and Cauliflower Langar Style
- Almi ani Batat che Ambat| Tangy Mushroom and Potato Vegetable Recipe
- Spicy Cabbage and Potatoes from Bolivia
- Bora with Aloo|Waal with Potatoes|Chinese Long Beans with Potatoes
- Batatyachya Kachrya/Stir-fried Potatoes
- Fluffy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Some other Goan Recipes:
Recipe card:
Batata Sukhi Bhaji|Goan Style
Goan Style Potato Vegetable made without onion and garlic.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 142kcal
Equipment
- Kadhai/wok
- Spoons and Ladles
- Masher
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes boiled peeled and cubed
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon jeera/cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon hing
- 1 spring curry leaves
- ½ teaspoon haldi/turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 3-4 green chillies chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon jeera/cumin powder
- 2 cups water approx
- Salt
- 1 lemon juiced, adjust as per taste
- Coriander chopped fine
Instructions
- In a kadhai/wok heat the oil pan.
- Splutter the mustard seeds, then add the jeera and hing.
- Add the haldi, curry leaves stir for a second or 2.
- Add the chopped potatoes, ginger and few of the chillies.
- Mix well add 1 cup water, salt and the cumin powder.
- Bring to boil. Cover and let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Add more water if needed.
- Get the vegetable off the gas and add the lemon juice, rest of the green chillies and coriander.
- Serve hot with Kurkurit pav, unne, roti or Buns
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Notes
- If you plan to serve it a little later then leave the vegetable with a little extra gravy. The water dries up.
- You can also add onions and fry them till translucent.
- Add ginger and garlic paste too in the onions.
- Serve hot with Kurkurit pav, unne, roti or Buns, laccha, paratha.
- My kids love a mix of sukhi bhaji and chana Cho ras with buns.
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Nutrition Facts
Batata Sukhi Bhaji|Goan Style
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrates 21.8g7%
Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional Disclaimer: I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Please check with your nutritionist for your dietary needs and restrictions. Ultimately you are responsible for your decisions.
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The Girl Next Door says
I love the simple potato curry you’ve made here, using minimal ingredients. I’m sure it tasted absolutely delicious. What a perfect accompaniment to hot, soft pooris!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, dear.
Sujata Roy says
Loved to read about Goa. I love this type of no onion garlic potato curry. And your looks so inviting. Perfect with puri or paratha.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sujata.
Poonam Bachhav says
Batata bhaji is a happy curry in my family. Any variation is always welcome. Loved your onion garlic free recipe . The curry sounds simple yet full of flavours.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Poonam.
sasmita sahoo says
super simple yet flavorfull potato curry. i love tehse kind of curry with minimum spices….along with particularly poori I can finish 2-3 bowl of curry :p
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 true there was a time I gobbled it down with poori only.
Preethi Prasad says
Thank you for giving us such a wonderful insight into Goan Cuisine.This looks absolutely delectable. Would love to try it soon. Fantastic share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you, Preethi.
Vasusvegkitchen says
Batata sukhi bhaji looks very tasty, one of the best bhaji that everyone love to have it. Love to have it with butter roasted bread..
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Woman after my heart. I too love it.
Swati says
Simple and delicious bhaji with fresh buns or pavs is a treat in itself..so yumm .. good to get insight on Goan Bakeries and people.. it is true many people have these mentioned misconceptions about native Goans .. Interesting read!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Swati.
Jayashree T.Rao says
Lovely potato bhaji to serve with pav bun. I can have this with hot phulka too, tastes awesome.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jayashree.
Mayuri Patel says
Archana such a flavorful easy to make batata sukhi bhaji without requiring tomatoes, onions, garlic, etc. A fuss free curry.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Mayuri.
Priya Vj says
Potato curry with just the basic spices and seasoning is just soul stirring. Simple yet delicious 😋 😍
ArchanaPotdar says
😀