How To Make Batata-Pawa / Curried Poatato + Rice Flakes Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Oil | 4 Tablespoon | |
| Whole cumin seed | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Mustard seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
| White onion | 1 Medium, chopped | |
| Garlic cloves | 3 Medium, chopped | |
| Green chilies | To Taste (Optional) | |
| Ginger | To Taste (Optional) | |
| Red potatoes | 1 Pound, peeled, cubed (2 large red potatoes used) | |
| Cumin powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Coriander powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Red chili powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Sugar | To Taste | |
| Lemon juice | To Taste | |
| Poha | 1⁄2 Pound (Pawa or Rice flakes) | |
| Warm water | 8 Ounce | |
| For the garnish | ||
| Cilantro | 2 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| Coconut flakes | 2 Tablespoon | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 334 Calories from Fat 165
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19 g29%
Saturated Fat 4 g20.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 135.7 mg5.7%
Total Carbohydrates 40 g13.2%
Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%
Sugars 6.2 g
Protein 6 g11.1%
Vitamin A 19.7% Vitamin C 60.8%
Calcium 7.9% Iron 18%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Soak the pawa/poha in warm water for about 30 minutes.
MAKING
2. Heat a pan with oil, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds.
3. When they pop, add the onions, garlic, green chilies and ginger (if using) and saute for 2 minutes.
4. Add the cubed red potatoes and saute for 4 minutes.
5. Add the spices, mix well.
6. Add salt, sugar and lemon juice to taste.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and coconut flakes.
8. Drain the poha and add to the potato mixture. Fold in to combine the mixture well, simmer for about 2 minutes and turn off the heat.
SERVING
9. Serve with yogurt.
TIPS
To make instant batata pawa:
In a large glass bowl, add 1 tbsp of oil and 3 oz of water. Heat on high for 3 minutes (in a microwave oven), add the dry mixture, stir and cover, heat for 3 minutes. Instant batata pawa is ready.
Editors Review
Batata Pawa is an age old family favorite and now you can learn to make it in easy steps too. Bhal Dave sums each process in an articulate manner, which is easy to follow and crisp. Now our desire to feed our guests sumptuously with Batata Pawa or use it as a quick lunch or a snack becomes easier.
Chef
