Potato Bhagee Recipes

INDIAN VEGETABLE BHAJI

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, cauliflower florets, carrot, and peas into a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on High until the vegetables are very hot and starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap, and drain the vegetables in a colander.
• Place the vegetable oil in a large skillet, and heat over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion until it turns golden, about 10 minutes, and stir in the cumin seed, black mustard seed, and bay leaves. Cook and stir until the seeds begin to sputter, about 30 seconds, and then add the green chiles, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until the garlic begins to brown, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the ground cumin, curry powder, and chili powder, and then add the partially cooked potatoes, cauliflower, carrot, and peas. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender and coated with spices, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.

POTATO BHAJIAS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Peel and chop the potatoes very finely.
• Place in a bowl, cover with cold water, and leave until ready to fry.
• To make the batter, mix the chickpea flour, turmeric, chili powder, pepper, salt bicarbonate of soda, chillies, and coriander.
• Gradually add the water while whisking to form a smooth batter.
• Heat a pot of oil to 320°F (160˚C.)
• Drain the potato slices and dip in the batter.
• Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown (around 3-4 minutes).
• Serve with spicy ketchup.
• Enjoy!

POTATO BHAGEE

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into small 1/2 inch cubes. Peel and finely chop ginger root and garlic clove. Peel and chop onions.
• In a large pot on medium-high heat add 1/2 inch of cooking oil. Fry garlic, ginger root, and onions till golden brown, while frying add curry powder, coriander powder, pepper, and chili powder.
• Next add potatoes and frozen corn and peas, fry for about 5 minutes. Add salt to taste.
• Now add enough warm water to cover potatoes plus another 3/4 inch or so. Cook on medium heat for at least 1/2 hour and add a little more water if necessary. Stir every 10 minutes at least.
• Serve plain or over rice, with lemon wedges.
• I have not made this for a while but I do know that my family has been known to only use the seasonings according to taste, so please feel free to adjust as your taste buds see fit! Enjoy!
• We have also enjoyed this dish with a little sausage or lamb as well. Added when frying the onions.

PAV BHAJI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Saute garlic and green chile for 30 seconds, then stir in onions and ginger. Cook until onions are brown. Add tomatoes, and cook until pasty. Stir in cauliflower, cabbage, peas, carrots and potatoes. Season with pav bhaji masala. Cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, and stir in lemon juice.
• Toast the dinner rolls, and spread lightly with butter. Serve garnished with chopped onion, green chile and cilantro.

CAULIFLOWER BHAJI

Steps:

• Dry fry mustard and cumin seeds over medium heat in none stick pan or wok until they pop.
• Add the onions and garlic and 1/3 cup water until softened.
• Add the chili,turmeric, ground coriander, fennel, curry powder (or garam masala).
• Add the cauliflower and potatoes and 2/3 cup water.
• Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Add yogurt.
• Reduce heat, partly cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
• Add peas and cook for 5 minutes Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.