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batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | is a spicy Indian accompaniment made with common vegetables and masalas, yet the outcome is unique and pleasurable. Learn how to make Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa.

To make batata tomato rassa bhaji, for the paste, heat 2 tsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes, till golden brown in colour. Add the coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Keep aside. Heat ½ tsp of oil in a small non-stick pan, add the clove, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, poppy seeds, bayleaf, fenugreek seeds and dry red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Cool completely. Once cooled, combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth using ½ cup of water. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, potatoes and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add ½ cup of water and cover and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the prepared paste, 1½ cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar and salt, mix well and cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Name the spice, choose your flavour, and you will find it in this bhaji. A traditional Maharashtrian favourite, the batata cha rassa revolves around an intense paste of assorted spices, onions and coconut, which makes it super-tasty!

Although the ingredient list is long, this Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa is not as complex as it seems because the paste can be prepared in advance and frozen. Once you have that ready, you can prepare this delectable accompaniment on even the busiest of days because it requires just potatoes and tomatoes, which are always available in the larder!

Plus, this ever-popular combination of veggies in the form of tomato potato sabzi is bound to be enjoyed by the whole family, so this would be a one-dish-pleases-all option! Serve this tamatar cha rassa with ragi roti or chawal bhakri and hot steamed rice for a complete Maharashtrian meal experience.

Tips for batata tomato rassa bhaji. 1. This is a spicy sabji. You can reduce the amount of red chilli powder used if desired. 2. Adding kadi patta in the recipe is a traditional Maharashtrian thing to do. 3. Prefer to use Kashmiri chillies for the perfect colour of the sabzi.

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Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji recipe - How to make Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji

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Maharashtrian BhajiQuick SabzisSabzis with GraviesTraditional Indian SabzisEasy Vegetarian CurryIndian PartyNon Stick Kadai Veg

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
Method
For the paste
    For the paste
  1. Heat 2 tsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes, till golden brown in colour.
  2. Add the coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Keep aside.
  3. Heat ½ tsp of oil in a small non-stick pan, add the clove, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, poppy seeds, bayleaf, fenugreek seeds and dry red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Cool completely.
  4. Once cooled, combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth using ½ cup of water. Keep aside.

How to proceed
    How to proceed
  1. To make {span class="bold1"}batata tomato rassa bhaji{/span}, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, potatoes and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  3. Add ½ cup of water and cover and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the prepared paste, 1½ cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  5. Add the tomatoes, sugar and salt, mix well and cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve the {span class="bold1"}batata tomato rassa bhaji{/span} hot garnished with coriander.

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what is batata tomato rassa bhaji made off ?
  1. what is batata tomato rassa bhaji  made off ? batata cha rassa is made from 1 1/4 cups potato cubes, 1/2 cup tomato cubes, 2 tsp oil, 1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/2 tsp sugar, salt to taste and a paste.

paste for batata cha rassa
  1. Heat 2 tsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1/2 cup sliced onions.
  3. Sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes, till golden brown in colour.
  4. Add 1/4 cup grated dry coconut (kopra).
  5. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. 
  6. Keep aside.
  7. Heat ½ tsp of oil in a small non-stick pan.
  8. Add 1 clove (laung/lavang).
  9. Add 1 cardamom (elaichi).
  10. Add 1 cinnamon (dalchini).
  11. Add 5 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch).
  12. Add 1 tsp coriander seeds (dhania).
  13. Add 1/4 tsp fennel seeds (saunf).
  14. Add 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus).
  15. Add 1 bayleaf (tejpatta).
  16. Add a pinch of fenugreek (methi) seeds.
  17. Add 3 whole dry red kashmiri chillies , broken into pieces.
  18. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Cool completely.
  19. In a mixer, put the sauteed onion coconut mixture.
  20. Add the cooled tempering.
  21. Add 1/2 cup water.
  22. Blend till smooth.
  23. Keep aside.

making batata tomato rassa bhaji
  1. To make batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | heat 2 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
  3. Let the seeds crackle.
  4. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
  5. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  6. Add 1 1/4 cups potato cubes.
  7. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  8. Add ½ cup of water.
  9. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  10. This is what it looks like after cooking for 8 minutes.
  11. Add the prepared paste.
  12. Add 1½ cups of water.
  13. Mix well.
  14. Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  15. Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
  16. Add 1/2 tsp sugar.
  17. Add salt to taste.
  18. Add 2 tsp red chilli powder.
  19. Mix well.
  20. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  21. Add 8 kadi patta.
  22. This is what batata tomato rassa bhaji  | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tomatar cha rassa | looks like after cooking.
  23. Serve batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | hot garnished with coriander.

tips for batata tomato rassa bhaji
  1. This is a spicy sabji. You can reduce the amount of red chilli powder used if desired.
  2. Adding kadi patta in the recipe is a traditional Maharashtrian thing to do.
  3. Prefer to use Kashmiri chillies for the perfect colour of the sabzi. 
  4. Have batata tomato rassa bhaji with chawal bhakri.
  5. Or have batata tomato rassa bhaji with ragi roti.
  6. Another interesting Maharashtrian combination is to mix batata tomato rassa bhaji with rice.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy132 cal
Protein1.2 g
Carbohydrates9.7 g
Fiber1.3 g
Fat9.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A109.1 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B30.6 mg
Vitamin C10.3 mg
Folic Acid11 mcg
Calcium41.6 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Magnesium11.5 mg
Phosphorus33 mg
Sodium5.4 mg
Potassium102.4 mg
Zinc0.2 mg
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Reviews

Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji
 on 05 Jun 21 04:20 PM
5

Its nicely explained.. superb taste..
Tarla Dalal
07 Jun 21 08:23 PM
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Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji
 on 20 Nov 20 06:35 PM
5

This is an amazing recipe. A must in every Gujarati household.
Tarla Dalal
20 Nov 20 06:48 PM
   Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji
 on 26 Jun 18 10:55 PM
5

Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji
 on 01 Jun 15 11:26 AM
5

Its a wonderful recipe. a perfect blend of Indian spices. Dry red chillies give a very different taste to the dish. Its worth spending some extra time to cook this dish.