Batata Nu Shak (Potato Curry) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Batata Nu Shak (Potato Curry) Recipe). I learnt this dish from a friend of mine who doesn't like vegetables, but loves potatoes. She learned this recipe from her Gujarati mother in law. This spicy curry goes very well with fresh phulkas or rotis. It also tastes great with plain cooked rice.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Batata Nu Shak (Potato Curry) Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

½ teaspoon fennel seed

2 dried red chile peppers

1 pinch asafoetida powder

1 small onion

chopped

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

1 tomato

chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon ground red pepper

4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes

2 cups water

½ teaspoon white sugar

salt to taste

1 teaspoon chickpea flour (besan)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Indian Chapati Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the cumin seeds mustard seeds fennel seeds and red chile peppers in the oil until the seeds begin to splutter. Stir the asafoetida powder into the mixture. Add the onion ginger and turmeric; cook and stir for a few minutes. Add the tomato and simmer until the tomatoes are soft. Sprinkle the ground cumin coriander and ground red pepper over the mixture.

Step 2

Fold the potatoes into the mixture until coated. Pour the water into the skillet; season with the sugar and salt. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender about 20 minutes. The gravy should be nicely thickened. If not add a teaspoon of chickpea flour to thicken it. Garnish with the cilantro to serve.

Nutritional Information

Batata Nu Shak (Potato Curry) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 211

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.4g 9%

Carbohydrates: 32.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 7.7g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 536.4IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 36.7mg 61%

Folate: 37.2mcg 9%

Calcium: 53.2mg 5%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 52.5mg 19%

Potassium: 816.3mg 23%

Sodium: 18.8mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 69.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.