Batate phodi recipe - Roasted spicy potato recipe

Batate phodi recipe -  batate phodi is an easy to prepare healthy fritter which I make often for our lunch or dinner. This simple roasted potatoes are prepared by shallow frying the masala coated potatoes. It has mild ajwain and chili flavour. This roasted potato is a nice side dish for pulao and spicy rice. I served it with vangi bhath and cucumber raita. It was yummy. So, I thought to share the recipe with you all. This is a popular side dish in Coastal Karnataka and very similar to alambe phodi made with mushrooms. Potatoes are widely used in those parts and this fritter is commonly prepared in coastal side homes with their own version.

Batate Phodi Recipe - Roasted Spicy Potato Recipe

Prep time : 10 mins
Cook time : 20 mins
Total time : 30 mins
Recipe type : Starter-Side Dish
Cuisine : Konkani
Yield : Serves 2
Author : Vidya Chandrahas

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes, peeled, sliced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds / jeera, crushed
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• pinch of amchur powder
• 1/2 tsp ajwain / carom seeds
• 2 tsp oil or ghee
• 1 tbsp rava / semolina
• Salt to taste

Method

1. In a large bowl, put the chili powder, turmeric powder, ajwain, amchur powder and salt. 
2. Mix well till all the ingredients combine well. Add the semolina and mix with a spoon.
3. Add water and make a thick paste. Wash and peel the potatoes. Slice them thinly as shown in the picture below. 
4. Add the potato slice and ghee to the masala paste.
5. Mix well to get the evenly coated potatoes. Heat a non-stick griddle and apply  oil on it. 
6. Place the masala coated potatoes on it and roast on low flame till the potatoes cook well from both sides. 
7. Serve the batate phodi with pulao and  spicy rice.

Batate phodi - step by step pictures

1.  In a large bowl, put the chili powder, turmeric powder, ajwain, amchur powder and salt. 

2.  Mix well till all the ingredients combine well. Add the semolina and mix with a spoon.

3.  Add water and make a thick paste. Wash and peel the potatoes. Slice them thinly as shown in the picture below. 

4.  Add the potato slice and ghee to the masala paste.

5.  Mix well to get the evenly coated potatoes. Heat a non-stick griddle and apply  oil on it. 

6.  Place the masala coated potatoes on it and roast on low flame till the potatoes cook well from both sides. 

7.  Serve the batate phodi with pulao and  spicy rice.