Tomaat Bhaji (Tomato Bhaji)

Tomaat Bhaji is a tomato, onion and potato curry served in Goan local restaurants, hotels, and cafes. It is normally served with Goan Pav.

Tomaat Bhaji (Tomato Bhaji)

Tomaat Bhaji (Tomato Bhaji)

Recipe by Ushakal GroupCourse: Appetizers, BreakfastCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • Tomato (chopped) – 2 big

  • Onion (chopped) – 1 big

  • Potato (cubed) – 1 medium

  • Coriander leaves – 2 tsp

  • Coconut – 3 – 4 tbsp

  • Coriander – 20 seeds

  • Peppercorn – 3-4

  • Star anise – 2 petals (seeds removed)

  • Cloves – 1- 2

  • Cinnamon – a small piece

  • Cardamom seeds – 2

  • Fennel seeds – a pinch

  • Nutmeg (grated) – a pinch

  • Mustard seeds – a pinch

  • Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp

  • Chili powder – 1/2 – 3/4 tsp

  • Coconut oil – 1 tsp

  • Refined oil – 1.5 tsp

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • Heat refined oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
  • Add onion and fry till translucent.
  • Add turmeric powder, chili powder, half the coriander leaves and potato.
  • Stir fry for 10 seconds and add salt and 1.5 cup water.
  • Cook covered or uncovered.
  • In the meanwhile, fry spices in coconut oil till they give out aroma. Take them out.
  • Roast coconut in the same pan till brown.
  • Grind coconut and spices to a smooth paste by adding little water.
  • When potato is about to get cooked, add tomatoes.
  • Add more salt.
  • When tomatoes get slightly cooked, add the ground paste.
  • Add more water as per your requirement.
  • Stir well and simmer for 2 min.
  • Garnish with remaining coriander leaves.
  • Serve with pav/ puri.

Notes

  • If you like overpower of any particular spice, then you could use it in more quantity.
    Sometimes vegetables like Carrot, Cauliflower or French Beans are also added in the preparation.

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