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)
Course: Appetizers, BreakfastCuisine: IndianDifficulty: MediumServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesIngredients
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.
