As I mentioned in the earlier posts, this year I am making a conscious effort to include more Konkani GSB recipes on the blog. This is partly because konkani recipes are usually quick & simple, and healthy too, if you look at the ingredients and the cooking methods. But more importantly because I want to document the recipes that are a part of my unique culinary heritage. Last week I started with Dalithoy, which is a konkani style dal, and so this week I had to share batate upkari, because it is the perfect complement to dalitoy and rice.
Ingredients You Need
Prepping the Potatoes for Upkari
Peel the potatoes, and slice them into thin sticks (like fries).Rinse the potato sticks under water to get rid of all the excess starch.Strain and set aside.
How to Make Batata Upkari
In a pan, heat up the oil, and add in the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds start crackling, add the curry leaves, red or byadagi chillies, and hing powder, and roast for a couple of minutes.Then add in the sliced potatoes, salt, a little water to cook the potatoes, and give everything a quick mix. I have used only 1/2 cup of water for 3 potatoes, because you don’t need a lot of water to cook the potatoes in, only enough to steam cook them.Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes on medium flame, checking once in between.By the time the potatoes get cooked, all the water you added will dry out, and you can also check if the potatoes are ready by breaking them with a spatula. If they break easily, they are cooked.When the potatoes are cooked, add in the fresh grated coconut & give everything a quick mix.
Serving Suggestion
For simple but yummy and comforting meal, pair batate upkari with dalitoy and rice, and maybe even a papad or pickle on the side.
More Konkani Recipes
⭐️ Dalithoy Recipe (Konkani Style Dal)⭐️ Chana Ghashi (Black Chickpea Curry)⭐️ Prawns Phanna Upkari (Shrimp Curry)⭐️ Soft & Fluffy Rulaav (Upma)⭐️ Churmundo (Wheat Flour Ladoo) As always, I hope you found this recipe useful. If you did, please let me know your rating ⭐️ and feedback 📲 in the comments below, or simply rate the recipe right on the recipe card. I’d really appreciate it. ❤️
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