Konkani Batata Saung Recipe

Batata saung or batata song is a popular Konkani dish made with only 5 ingredients. This Batata saung recipe is my husband’s favorite vegetarian dish. It is quick yet delicious. Traditionally, this is a hot potato curry but you can reduce the amount of red chili powder to tone down the heat.

Tamarind adds a tanginess that balances the heat from the red chili powder. For Batata saung recipe if you are using tamarind paste then ensure to use about just 1 teaspoon. This is because the tamarind paste is highly concentrated.

I used a lot of oil in the Batata saung recipe video to fry the onions but feel free to reduce the quantity if you are preparing it as a regular meal. You do need a lot of onions. Batata saung pairs well with rotis and a side salad. You may even mix with rice for a dry potato briyani touch.

The most important tips to ensure that you have the perfect tangy and hot taste is:

1. Stir fry the onions till perfect golden brown. 
2. Use the right amount of tamarind and red chili combination.

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Batata Saung recipe

Spicy Konkani potato curry with onions, red chili powder and tamarind. 

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, Konkani

Servings 8

Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 8 medium potatoes quartered
• 3 medium onions sliced
• 1 ball of tamarind soak in water
• 2 tbsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida

Instructions

 

• Cook the quartered potatoes in a pressure cooker or in a microwave.
• Peel and dice the potatoes in bite-sized pieces.
• Soak a ball of tamarind in water and extract the tamarind pulp.
• Stir in red chili powder, asafoetida, and turmeric powder in the tamarind. 
• Mix the paste in the potatoes. Add salt and set aside for 20 minutes. 
• In a pan, heat oil and sauté onions till they turn golden brown. 
• Stir in the marinated potatoes.
• Serve hot with roti. 

Video

https://youtu.be/AbzbqRm7QB4

Notes

If you don’t have tamarind, you may use tamarind paste. Use about one teaspoon as the paste is highly concentrated. 

I normally use less amount of oil than shown in the video, unless I have guests. 

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Batata Saung recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 potato)

Calories 226 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 56mg2%

Potassium 1090mg31%

Carbohydrates 48g16%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 6g12%

Calcium 57mg6%

Vitamin C 48mg58%

Vitamin A 593IU12%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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