Batata Nu Shaak, Bateta Nu Shaak recipe with step by step photos
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Batata nu shaak also called Bateta nu shaak is one of the most popular Gujarati foods, made in almost every household. A wonderful combination of sesame seeds, curry leaves and ginger-green chilli paste giver a very distinct flavour to the otherwise bland potatoes. You can also use this as a tiffin recipe as it is quick to make. If you like this recipe here are links to similar recipes :
Method For Batata Nu Shaak-
To make Batata Nu Shaak (Bateta Nu Shaak) , take a pressure cooker and place 5 medium sized potatoes into it.
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Add enough water.
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Put the lid on and let it cook until 5 whistles. If using small sized potatoes cook it for 3-4 whistles not more than that as over cooking potatoes would make them mushy.
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Once the potatoes are cooked. Let them come down to room temperature and peel them.
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Chop the potatoes into cubes using a sharp knife. Keep aside.
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To make Bateta Nu Shaak, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan. Bateta Nu Shaak is a very common recipe and every household has it’s own style of cooking it.
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Add mustard seeds and let it crackle.
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Add sesame seeds.
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Add curry leaves.
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Add a pinch of asafoetida.
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Cook for 10 seconds, let the seeds crackle and change their colour.
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Add the potatoes cubes.
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Add turmeric powder.
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Add ginger green chilli paste. You can adjust the quantity of chillies according to your preference of spice.
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Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2-3 minutes, while tossing occasionally.
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Add lemon juice. It would give a distinct flavor to the Batata Nu Shaak (Bateta Nu Shaak).
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Add coriander to perk up the Bateta Nu Shaak.
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Mix well and cook Batata Nu Shaak (Bateta Nu Shaak) on medium flame for 1 minute.
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Serve Batata Nu Shaak (Bateta Nu Shaak) with Gujarati Dal, Rice and Thepla.
Tips for batata nu shaak-
To save time, you can boil the potatoes in a microwave.
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Ginger-green chilli paste can be replaced with finely chopped ginger and green chillies.
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After adding lemon juice do not cook for more than 1 minute, as it might make the sabzi bitter.
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Sesame seeds is optional. You can avoid it if you wish to.