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    Bharli Batate | How to make Stuffed Potato Masala

    Published: May 4, 2018 · Modified: Nov 7, 2020 by Srivalli · 12 Comments

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    Bharli Batate is stuffed potatoes cooked in a similar way to the stuffed brinjals a popular dish from the Maharashtrian Cuisine, using their Goda masala along with more spices. This is a rich gravy that pairs well with roti or rice.

    When I planned my Maharashtrian Thali, I again checked Vaishali's Thali and then consulted Pradnya for details. Since I was keeping to one dal, one dry subzi, roti, and rice, I needed a gravy dish that can pair well. I wasn't keen on making Brinjal and hence Pradnya suggested I replace the brinjal with potato and make the same gravy.

    The Bharli Batate is almost similar to the Nune Vanakaya Kura or Ennai Kathrikai. However, adding the goda masala makes it different. This is a heavy and rich gravy. My parents couldn't eat anything much beyond this and felt it heavy. So when it becomes part of a thali, this is a heavily loaded gravy.

    We are starting the new Edition this week. I picked 'One Vegetable different ways' for BM#88 week 1 and I will be sharing 3 different dishes with Potato as the vegetable.

    So the first in the series is this Bharli Batate.

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    Bharli Batata | How to make Stuffed Potato Masala

    For the Masala to be ground

    Heat a nonstick pan and dry roast the sesame seeds and keep them aside.
    Then add a tsp oil, and saute the sliced onions until they are brown and soft. Remove and set aside.
    Next add the fresh coconut, dry coconut, and ginger. Remove and cool.
    In a mixer, take the sauteed onions, coconuts, sesame seeds, ginger, and add garlic, coriander leaves, coriander powder, cumin powder. Add little water and grind to form a smooth paste.
    Remove to a bowl, add the chili powder, goda masala/garam masala and combine everything.

    For the stuffing the potatoes

    Peel the skin and pressure cook for a whistle. Ensure the potatoes are not very soft.
    Slice through and make 4 cuts keeping one end intact.
    Stuff the ground masala and keep it aside.

    Making the Gravy for Bharli Batate

    In a nonstick pan, heat 2 tbsp oil.
    Add the finely chopped onions and saute till it is slightly pink.
    Next, add the stuffed potatoes and saute.
    Once the potatoes get roasted, add the remaining masala and cover the pan.
    Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Simmer and cook for 10 mins. Add water as required for gravy.

    Notes:

    If you are using kanda lasun masala, you can reduce the garlic cloves used.
    If you don't have Goda Masala, you can use Kanda Lasun Masala as the first choice, else go for Garam Masala.

    How to make Bharli Batate
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    Bharli Batata | How to make Stuffed Potato Masala

    Bharli Batate is stuffed potatoes cooked in a similar way to the stuffed brinjals a popular dish from the Maharashtrian Cuisine, using their Goda masala along with more spices. This is a rich gravy that pairs well with roti or rice.
    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Cuisine Maharashtra
    By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
    Occasion Lunch Box, Party
    By Diet Vegan
    Dish Type Gravy Side Dishes
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Gravy

    • 250 gms Potato
    • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
    • Handful Coriander leaves

    Dry Roasting

    • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds White

    Masala to be roasted in Oil

    • 1 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 1 large Onion sliced
    • 2 tbsp Coconut Dry
    • 2 tbsp Coconut Fresh grated

    Masala to be ground along with:

    • 1 inch Ginger
    • 4 to 6 cloves Garlic
    • 1/2 cup Coriander leaves
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
    • 1 tsp Coriander powder
    • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
    • 1 tsp Goda Masala

    Instructions

    For the Masala to be ground

    • Heat a nonstick pan and dry roast the sesame seeds and keep it aside.
    • Then add a tsp oil, and saute the sliced onions until they are brown and soft. Remove and set aside.
    • Next add the fresh coconut, dry coconut, and ginger. Remove and cool.
    • In a mixer, take the sauteed onions, coconuts, sesame seeds, ginger, and add garlic, coriander leaves, coriander powder, cumin powder. Add little water and grind to form a smooth paste.
    • Remove to a bowl, add the chilli powder, goda masala/garam masala and combine everything.

    For the stuffing the potatoes

    • Peel the skin and pressure cook for a whistle. Ensure the potatoes are not very soft.
    • Slice through and make 4 cuts keeping one end intact.
    • Stuff the above ground masala and keep it aside.

    For the Gravy

    • In a nonstick pan, heat 2 tbsp oil.
    • Add the finely chopped onions and saute till it is slightly pink.
    • Add the stuffed potatoes and saute.
    • Add the remaining the masala and cover the pan.
    • Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Simmer and cook for 10 mins. Add water as required for gravy.
    • Garnish with coriander leaves.

    Notes

    If you are using kanda lasun masala, you can reduce the garlic cloves used. If you don't have Goda Masala, you can use Kanda Lasun Masala as the first choice, else go for Garam Masala.
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    Apart from Bharli Batate, other Maharashtrian dishes you can try:

    • Ghavan
    • Kothimbir Vadi
    • Varhadi Aloo Bhat
    • Maharashtrian Amti
    • Koshimbir
    • Masala Bhath
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    Comments

    1. vaishalisabnani says

      May 04, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      Bharela batata are a very delicious variation of potatoes , I have a different version of these , but it is the spices that lend these potatoes a unique flavour .

      Reply
    2. Nalini says

      May 05, 2018 at 4:13 am

      Nice variation,addition of goda masala gives a nice aro.a to the curry..

      Reply
    3. Gayathri Kumar says

      May 05, 2018 at 8:55 am

      The spice paste sounds fabulous and with potatoes this must taste amazing.

      Reply
    4. Priya Suresh says

      May 05, 2018 at 9:33 pm

      Bharli batata looks absolutely lipsmacking. What a flavourful dish and that spice paste sounds too good.

      Reply
    5. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says

      May 06, 2018 at 2:16 pm

      It does look like a really heavy potato dish with all that masala going in... looks delicious...

      Reply
    6. Sandhiya says

      May 08, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      Bharli Batata looks so awesome. The spices goes into that masala sounds so flavorful, it must be delicious with some rotis !!!

      Reply
    7. Harini says

      May 09, 2018 at 9:10 am

      That is definitely a new way to cook aloo, Valli. Shall bookmark and try it for sure.

      Reply
    8. Renu Agrawal Dongre says

      May 09, 2018 at 4:01 pm

      A different and a unique way of cooking potatoes. The spice and your thali looks so flavourful.

      Reply
    9. sushma says

      May 11, 2018 at 5:44 am

      Wow, stuffed potato curry looks delicious. Bookmarked.

      Reply
    10. Pavani says

      May 11, 2018 at 7:09 am

      This is stuffed potato looks so so good. Gravy looks creamy and absolutely delicious.

      Reply
    11. Varada says

      May 30, 2018 at 6:26 am

      Very interesting variation of the stuffing masala. Looks very creamy.

      Reply
    12. Padmajha PJ says

      June 27, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      WE love ennai kathirikkai and making something similar with potato sounds even better! The masala makes it sound so flavorful!

      Reply

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