Batata Phodi, also known Potato Rava Fry, is a popular and flavorful dish from the coastal regions of India. where thin slices potatoes are coated in a spice and semolina mixture and shallow fried until soft from inside and crispy on outside. The coating of semolina adds a delightful crunch to the dish.
From the young ones to the young at heart, Batata Phodi has effortlessly earned its status as a beloved dish, transcending age and delighting taste buds across generations.
We had these no onion, no garlic vegetarian days, and sometimes, to cheer us up, my mom used to make these Batata Phodi, which we would enjoy as a side dish along with rice and dal. So here goes the recipe. Hope you guys enjoy this too.
How to make Batata Phodi:
It’s a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. In this dish, thin slices of potatoes are coated with a spiced semolina (rava) mixture and then shallow-fried until golden and crispy.
Serving suggestion for Batata Phodi :
Batata Phodi is often served as a side dish along with rice and dal or its served as a snack.
Batata Phodi
Ingredients
- 2-3 large potatoes thinly sliced (you can leave the skin on for extra texture)
- 1/2 cup semolina sooji or rava
- 1-2 teaspoons red chili powder adjust to your spice preference
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/8 teaspoon hing asafoetida
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the semolina, red chili powder, turmeric powder, hing, and salt. Adjust the chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Dip each potato slice into the spice mix, ensuring that it’s evenly coated. Press the coating onto the potato slices so it sticks well.
- Heat 1-2 teaspoons of oil in a pan. Place the spice-coated potatoes in the pan and pour 1-2 teaspoons of oil again. Cover the pan with a lid and allow it to cook.
- Flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking process. This time, do not cover with the lid, and allow them to get crispy on low flame. Continue to cook until they are soft inside and crispy outside.
- Batata Phodi is best served hot and crispy. It makes a perfect accompaniment to any vegetarian Konkani meal.
- Enjoy your homemade Batata Phodi, a delightful Konkani delicacy!
