Panchrav Shaak

During month of August or September (on the eight day of Shravan Vad in Hindu calender) people in India celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth. The festival is known as Janmashtami. This year it was on August 24, 2019. People observed fast on that day. The next day which is called Parna, feast is prepared as an […]

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Bataka ni Sukhi Bhaji

Print Bataka ni Sukhi Bhaji Prep time:  20 mins Cook time:  7 mins Total time:  27 mins Serves: 4 Bataka (potatoes) ni Sukhi (dry) Bhaji (vegetable), is my niece Purvi’s recipe. Ingredients 5 medium Yukon gold potatoes, boiled and cut into ½ inch dice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 serrano chili, finely […]

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Shakkaria Bataka Nu Shaak

Print Shakkaria Bataka nu Shaak Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  15 mins Total time:  25 mins Serves: 4 Spicy Sweet Potato and Potato Chips Ingredients 2 medium size bataka (potatoes) 2 medium size shakkaria (sweet potatoes) 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 to 10 curry leaves 1 teaspoon cumin seeds Pinch of asafetida 1 teaspoon turmeric […]

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Flower Bataka Vatana nu Shaak

Print Flower Bataka Vatana nu Shaak Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  15 mins Total time:  30 mins Serves: 6 Cauliflower Potato Peas Ingredients 1 medium size flower (cauliflower), cut into 1 inch pieces 1 medium size batako (potato), cut into ½ inch cubes ½ cup vatana (green peas), frozen or fresh 4 tablespoons olive oil […]

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Bataka nu Rasavalu Shaak

Print Bataka nu Rasavalu Shaak Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  25 mins Total time:  35 mins Serves: 4 Sweet and Sour Potatoes Ingredients 2 medium size bataka (potatoes), raw or boiled, cut into ½ inch dice 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon mustard seeds Pinch of asafetida 1 dry red chili […]

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