Category Archives: Batate (Many ways to cook potatoes)

Potatoes are an eternal favourite and the go-to ingredient when you run out of menu ideas. Difficult to go too wrong with these! Of course, an added bonus is that kids love them. :)

Potatoes for Puri-bhaaji

Posted on April 17, 2018 by The Weekend Baker

Potatoes made this way have always been our favourite side dish with puris and shrikhand, and still is. This is part of a classic Maharashtrian lunch. As anyone who has grown up in India will testify, variations of the puri-bhaaji combination are … Continue reading →

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B for Batatewade

Posted on April 2, 2016 by The Weekend Baker

These golden balls are a very popular street snack in India. The one rule of eating out in India is that if it’s fried, hot, and spicy, you’re probably good to go. Oh, and always follow the crowds. That won’t be … Continue reading →

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S is for Sabudanyachi Bora (Potato and Sago dumplings)

Posted on April 22, 2015 by The Weekend Baker

You probably are familiar with this in another form – the famous sabudana vada. This bite sized version makes a great bar snack or a tea time treat. They are called ‘bora’ because in this shape they resemble an Indian … Continue reading →

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Rai chi batati – Mustard spiced potatoes

Posted on August 7, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

Potayto, potaatoh! I haven’t met anybody (yet!) who doesn’t like potatoes. And even if they don’t, Rai chi bataati or Mustard spiced potatoes are sure to make them a convert to the cause. This version serves 2-3 as a side dish. … Continue reading →

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Bhujne : one of the two dishes that every good PP kitchen must produce

Posted on April 10, 2013 by The Weekend Baker

Bear with me, I know the word does not trip off everyone’s tongue easily and my explanation below is a sort of an essay. But believe me when I say, that once you’ve eaten this dish you’ll be looking for … Continue reading →

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Batatyachi bhaaji or Potatoes– a million ways

Posted on March 14, 2013 by The Weekend Baker

I exaggerate but there well may be a million ways of cooking potatoes. As fellow potato lovers will know this is one ingredient that has been a life saver on those ‘what do I cook today’ days. I use potatoes … Continue reading →

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Batatyacha Kees or Spicy Julienned Potatoes

Posted on March 10, 2013 by The Weekend Baker

Potatoes and peanuts may sound like a strange combination to the uninitiated but it tastes heavenly. Probably one reason why this dish also doubles up as a ‘faraal’ dish on upvaas days. Traditionally, this recipe calls for the potatoes to … Continue reading →

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Kurkureet batate or Crispy potatoes

Posted on December 14, 2012 by The Weekend Baker

This tops the charts in our house, as far as potato preparations go! Serves:  2 persons, as a side dish Ingredients: 500 gms potatoes 1 ½  tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon red chilly powder or hot paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 … Continue reading →

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