Tomaat Bhaji

Tomaat Bhaji is a tomato, onion and potato curry served in Goan local cafes. It is normally served with pav.

Serves: 3 – 4
Ingredients:

1. Tomato (chopped) – 2 big
2. Onion (chopped) –  1 big
3. Potato (cubed) – 1 medium
4. Coriander leaves – 2 tsp
5. Coconut – 3 – 4 tbsp
6. Coriander – 20 seeds
7. Peppercorn – 3-4
8. Star anise – 2 petals (seeds removed)
9. Cloves – 1- 2
10. Cinnamon – a small piece
11. Cardamom seeds – 2
12. Fennel seeds – a pinch
13. Nutmeg (grated) – a pinch
14. Mustard seeds – a pinch
15. Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
16. Chilly powder – 1/2 – 3/4 tsp
17. Coconut oil – 1 tsp
18. Refined oil – 1.5 tsp
19. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Heat refined oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
• Add onion and fry till translucent.
• Add turmeric powder, chilly powder, half the coriander leaves and potato.
• Stir fry for 10 seconds and add salt and 1.5 cup water.
• Cook covered or uncovered.
• In the meanwhile, fry spices in coconut oil till they give out aroma. Take them out.
• Roast coconut in the same pan till brown.
• Grind coconut and spices to a smooth paste by adding little water.
• When potato is about to get cooked, add tomatoes.
• Add more salt.
• When tomatoes get slightly cooked, add the ground paste.
• Add more water as per your requirement.
• Stir well and simmer for 2 min.
• Garnish with remaining coriander leaves.
• Serve with pav/ puri.

Tip:

• If you like overpower of any particular spice then you could use it in more quantity.
• Sometimes vegetables like carrot, cauliflower or french beans are also added in the preparation.