Satara Style Vangi Batata Vatana Recipe (Authentic & Quick)
Learn how to make an authentic Satara Vangi Batata Vatana recipe at home. This easy, spicy Maharashtrian bhaaji is perfect for daily meals. Try it today!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 pinch asafoetida hing
- 8 curry leaves
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed ginger garlic, and green chilli paste
- 1 medium tomato chopped, optional
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Kanda Lasun masala
- 0.5 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin-coriander powder
- 1 large eggplant chopped
- 1 large potato chopped
- 1 small bowl of green peas vatana
- 1 small glass of water
- 1.5 teaspoons roasted peanut powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Place a pan on the stove and heat 3 tablespoons of oil.
- Add the Tempering: After the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds. Let them crackle. Add 1 pinch of asafoetida and 8 curry leaves.
- Fry the Onion: Add 1 chopped medium onion. Sauté it until it turns light golden brown.
- Add the Paste: Stir in 1 teaspoon of crushed ginger, garlic, and green chilli paste. Sauté well.
- Cook the Tomato: Add 1 chopped medium tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
- Mix the Dry Spices: Lower the flame. Add 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of Kanda Lasun masala, 0.5 teaspoon of garam masala, and 1 teaspoon of cumin-coriander powder. Add salt to taste. Sauté the spices for 1 minute.
- Add the Vegetables: Put the chopped eggplant, potato, and green peas into the pan. Mix well so the spices coat the vegetables. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Add Water and Cook: Pour 1 small glass of water. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add Peanut Powder: Open the lid and check if the vegetables are soft. Add 1.5 teaspoons of roasted peanut powder and 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves. Mix everything nicely.
- Final Steam: Cover the pan again and cook for another 5 minutes to let the flavours mix perfectly. Your Satara Vangi Batata Vatana bhaaji is ready to serve!