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batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa |

Tarla Dalal
21 July, 2021


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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Paste
2 1/2 tsp oil
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/4 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
5 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/4 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
a pinch of fenugreek (methi) seeds
3 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
Other Ingredients For Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji
1 1/4 cups potato cubes
1/2 cup chopped tomato
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
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
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- 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.
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Heat 2 tsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add 1/2 cup sliced onions.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes, till golden brown in colour.
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Add 1/4 cup grated dry coconut (kopra).
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Keep aside.
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Heat ½ tsp of oil in a small non-stick pan.
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Add 1 clove (laung/lavang).
- Add 1 cardamom (elaichi).
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Add 1 cinnamon (dalchini).
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Add 5 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch).
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Add 1 tsp coriander seeds (dhania).
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Add 1/4 tsp fennel seeds (saunf).
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Add 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus).
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Add 1 bayleaf (tejpatta).
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Add a pinch of fenugreek (methi) seeds.
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Add 3 whole dry red kashmiri chillies , broken into pieces.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Cool completely.
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In a mixer, put the sauteed onion coconut mixture.
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Add the cooled tempering.
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Add 1/2 cup water.
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Blend till smooth.
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Keep aside.
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Heat 2 tsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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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.
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Add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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Let the seeds crackle.
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Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 1/4 cups potato cubes.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add ½ cup of water.
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Cover and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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This is what it looks like after cooking for 8 minutes.
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Add the prepared paste.
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Add 1½ cups of water.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
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Add 1/2 tsp sugar.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 2 tsp red chilli powder.
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Mix well.
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Cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add 8 kadi patta.
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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.
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Serve batata tomato rassa bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian kanda batata cha rassa | tomato potato sabzi | batata cha rassa | tamatar cha rassa | hot garnished with coriander.
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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.
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This is a spicy sabji. You can reduce the amount of red chilli powder used if desired.
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Adding kadi patta in the recipe is a traditional Maharashtrian thing to do.
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Prefer to use Kashmiri chillies for the perfect colour of the sabzi.
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Have batata tomato rassa bhaji with chawal bhakri.
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Or have batata tomato rassa bhaji with ragi roti.
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Another interesting Maharashtrian combination is to mix batata tomato rassa bhaji with rice.
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This is a spicy sabji. You can reduce the amount of red chilli powder used if desired.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 132 cal |
Protein | 1.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 9.7 g |
Fiber | 1.3 g |
Fat | 9.9 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 5.4 mg |
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Dr Kiran Dambalkar
Oct. 16, 2020, 3:17 p.m.
Its nicely explained.. superb taste..

Tarla Dalal
Oct. 16, 2020, 3:17 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Hema
July 30, 2020, 5:40 p.m.
This is an amazing recipe. A must in every Gujarati household.

Tarla Dalal
July 30, 2020, 5:40 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Shaila Sawant
Dec. 27, 2018, 9:24 a.m.
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.

Jitendra Savla
Nov. 15, 2016, 6:41 p.m.