Potato Bhaji/Potato Stir Fry

A simple, homely Potato Bhaji that pairs perfectly with puris, dosas, or chapatis — a family favourite every single time!

Ingredients

700 grams potatoes, chopped

4 to 5 medium cloves of garlic finely chopped

1/2 inch ginger finely chopped

3 or 4 green chillies, finely chopped

¼ tsp mustard seeds

¼ tsp cumin seeds

Few curry leaves

½ tsp turmeric powder

Pepper powder, as per taste

Salt, to taste

Generous amount of coriander leaves, finely chopped

Juice of ½ a lime

Coconut oil or any oil of your preference

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds and cumin seeds.

2. Add ginger, garlic, and green chillies. Sauté until fragrant.

3. Toss in the curry leaves and sprinkle some salt. Give it a good stir.

4. Add the chopped potatoes, stir well, and add a splash of water.

Cover and cook on a low flame until the potatoes are almost done.

5. Add turmeric powder and pepper powder. Mix well.

6. Adjust seasoning and add a generous amount of chopped coriander leaves.

Stir and cook until the potatoes are soft and perfectly coated with flavour.

7. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and mix gently.

Serve hot with puris, chapatis, or dosas —

a simple, fragrant, and satisfying dish loved by the whole family!