Batate Vagu ( Coconut based spicy poatato curry )

Batate Vagu !!! Vagu in Konkani means " Tiger " . Its a spicy dish which normally prepared on special occasions where onion & garlic are not allowed, Tastes really well specially with hot rice n dal or even with roti, dosa !!!There are many versions of this recipe,  I am sharing one which is shared by my aunt . So here is the recipe.

Ingredients  :

• Potatoes 3
• Tomatoes  2
• Frozen Peas 1 fistul.

For Masala :

• Grated coconut 1 fistful
• Roasted red chillies 7-8
• Tamarind - methi seed size ( as we are using tomatoes )

Seasoning :

• oil 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds 1 tsp
• Urdal 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves 1 spring
• Asafoetida powder 1 tsp

Garnishing : Coriander leaves .

Method :

• Peel and chop potatoes into small cubes and pressure cook it along with frozen peas for 2 whistles, don't over cook it.
• Chop tomatoes too into cubes.
• Now grind " masala items into smooth paste by adding water.
• In a kadai add ground masala & add little water ( cooked potato water ) and allow it boil.
• Now add tomatoes & boil till tomatoes get cooked.
• Add boiled  items, salt n boil it well again, mix it well.
• Finally season it with seasoning items.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.

Relish it hot !!!!

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