Simple One-Pot Gujarati Potato CurryVeg
Enjoy this authentic Batata Nu Shaak, a quick and delicious Gujarati-style potato curry perfect for a comforting meal. Made in a pressure cooker for convenience, this one-pot dish features diced potatoes and optional green peas simmered in a flavorful blend of aromatic spices like cumin, asafoetida, and turmeric. A touch of jaggery adds the signature sweet-savory balance essential to Gujarati cuisine. Serve this warm, hearty curry with your favorite flatbread or steamed rice.
Ingredients
3 piece Potato
3 piece Tomato (roughly chopped)
1 piece Onion (finely chopped)
1 cup Green Peas
1 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 piece Green Chilli (roughly chopped)
few Curry Leaves
2 small Jaggery
to taste Salt
For garnishing Coriander Leaves (chopped)
as needed Water
Instructions
1
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pressure cooker. Once hot, add the cumin seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida, green chilli, and a portion of the coriander leaves.
2
Stir in the coriander-cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder. Keep the flame low to prevent the spices from burning.
3
Add the finely chopped onion and cook until it softens. Follow this by adding the chopped tomatoes and cooking for about two minutes until they soften.
4
Add the diced potatoes and green peas to the cooker. Mix well.
5
Add salt to taste and the pieces of jaggery (optional for sweetness). Pour in one to one-and-a-half cups of water.
6
Secure the lid and cook for one whistle on high flame, followed by three whistles on a low flame.
7
Allow the pressure to release naturally. Once opened, stir the curry and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
