Sukki Bhaji (Potato Bhaji)

Sukki bhaji is the potato bhaji preparation, which is served in all the Goan local cafes. It is served with pav or puri. It can be served for breakfast or as an evening tea time snack.

Serves: 4 to 5
Ingredients:

1. Potatoes - 7 to 8 medium size
2. Green chillies (chopped) - 2 - 3
3. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
4. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Turmeric powder - less than 1/4 tsp
6. Garam masala - a pinch (optional)
7. Coriander leaves (chopped) - 1 tsp
8. Vanaspati ghee - 2 to 3 tbsp
9. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Pressure cook potatoes by adding salt till 3 whistles.
• Let them cool and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hr.
• Cut them into cubes (Not too small or too big).
• Apply salt and turmeric powder to potatoes.
• Heat ghee in a wok, add mustard seeds and close the lid.
• Once mustard seeds splutter, add cumin seeds.
• Add green chillies and garam masala.
• Add potatoes and mix well.
• Let it remain on low flame for 2-3 min.
• Now, add water as per your requirement and mix well.
• Cook on medium flame till it starts bubbling.
• Add salt if required.
• Add corriander leaves and mix well.
• Serve hot with pav or puri.

Tip:

• More ghee can be added.