What is Bhungara Bateta?
Bhungara Bateta is a flavorful Indian potato dish known for its spicy and tangy taste. It is made with boiled potatoes that are sautéed with a mix of aromatic spices, peanuts, and fresh herbs. This dish is a popular choice for both everyday meals and special occasions due to its simple preparation and rich flavor.
To make this dish you required potatoes, peanuts, green chillies, tomato, onion, and other aromatic Indian spices. It is served with long yellow fryums and the combination is simply made in heaven. It is an ideal dish for breakfast, evening snacks, or during any time of the day.
It is a must-have in this rainy season, especially when you are craving a snack which can be prepared in a jiffy!
Other Gujarati recipes you should try are Tuvar Totha, Bajra/Bajri Ka Vada , and Methi Pakoda.
Let’s get started with the Bhungara Bateta recipe.
How to Make Bhungara Bateta
Bhungara Bateta Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 potato Medium-sized finely chopped and boiled
- 5-6 Tbsp cooking oil
- 20-25 Garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp peanuts
- 2 Dry red chili
- ½ Tbsp cumin powder
- 1 Tbsp coriander powder
- ¼ Tbsp asafoetida
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1½ Tbsp Red chili powder
- 1 Tbsp chaat masala
- ½ Tbsp black salt
- 1 Tbsp coriander finely chopped
- Salt according to Taste
For serving
- 2 cup pipe fryums
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin and fry fryums/ Bhungra in the oil and take them out after a few seconds.
- Set the flame to medium and add chopped potato in the oil and leave it to fry for a while.
- To make the paste, Add peanuts, garlic cloves, and red chili powder in the mixer and grind it to make a fine paste.
- Take fried potato out on a plate.
- Add asafoetida and crushed paste and dry red chili to the oil on a low flame and stir occasionally for 1 to ½ minute.
- Add cumin powder, coriander powder, salt to the mixture and stir for another minute.
- Add ¼ cup water to the mixture, and let it cook for 2 minutes with a lid on.
- Add fried potatoes to the mixture and mix it. Put the lid back on for another 2 minutes.
- Add chat masala, black salt, table salt, and lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve it with fried fryums.
Nutrition
Expert Tips:
- For extra crunch, add some finely chopped onions or bell peppers.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference. For a milder version, reduce the amount of green chilies and red chili powder.
- You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors if you like a hint of sweetness.
FAQs
- Can I use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes?
- Yes, sweet potatoes can be used. The dish will have a slightly different taste but will still be delicious.
- How can I make Bhungara Bateta more tangy?
- Increase the amount of lemon juice or add a bit of tamarind paste for a tangier flavor.
- Can this dish be made ahead of time?
- Yes, you can prepare Bhungara Bateta ahead of time. Just reheat it in a pan before serving.
- Is Bhungara Bateta suitable for a vegan diet?
- Yes, this dish is completely vegan.
An amazing and drool-worthy dish that definitely deserves to be made in your kitchen, do try it and share your experience.
Happy Cooking!
Siddhi Panchal is a food blogger at CookingwithSiddhi and food aficionado who loves to cook. Her cooking skills cover a range of Indian and international cuisines. Her aim is to enable other food enthusiasts explore their love for food by helping them cook delectable dishes from India and around the world.
