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    Batata Upkari | Konkani Style Potato Stir Fry

    Published on January 14, 2021 · Updated on February 3, 2021 - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See disclosure policy.

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    Batata Upkari is a Konkani style potato stir fry that is super quick and easy to make, and pairs extremely well with dalitoy (konkani style dal) and rice.

    close up top shot of batata upkari in a white serving bowl

    As I mentioned in the earlier posts, this year I am making a conscious effort to include more Konkani GSB recipes on the blog. This is partly because konkani recipes are usually quick & simple, and healthy too, if you look at the ingredients and the cooking methods. But more importantly because I want to document the recipes that are a part of my unique culinary heritage.

    Last week I started with Dalithoy, which is a konkani style dal, and so this week I had to share batate upkari, because it is the perfect complement to dalitoy and rice.

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    • Ingredients You Need
    • Prepping the Potatoes for Upkari
    • How to Make Batata Upkari
    • Serving Suggestion
    • More Konkani Recipes
    • 📖 RECIPE

    Ingredients You Need

    top shot of all the ingredients required to make batata upkari
    ingredients – potatoes, oil, mustard seeds, asafoetida powder, chillies, curry leaves, salt, grated coconut & water

    Prepping the Potatoes for Upkari

    • Peel the potatoes, and slice them into thin sticks (like fries).
    • Rinse the potato sticks under water to get rid of all the excess starch.
    • Strain and set aside.
    step by step photos of prepping potatoes for making upkari

    How to Make Batata Upkari

    • In a pan, heat up the oil, and add in the mustard seeds.
    • When the mustard seeds start crackling, add the curry leaves, red or byadagi chillies, and hing powder, and roast for a couple of minutes.
    • Then add in the sliced potatoes, salt, a little water to cook the potatoes, and give everything a quick mix. I have used only 1/2 cup of water for 3 potatoes, because you don’t need a lot of water to cook the potatoes in, only enough to steam cook them.
    • Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes on medium flame, checking once in between.
    • By the time the potatoes get cooked, all the water you added will dry out, and you can also check if the potatoes are ready by breaking them with a spatula. If they break easily, they are cooked.
    • When the potatoes are cooked, add in the fresh grated coconut & give everything a quick mix.
    step by step photos of making konkani batata upkari

    Serving Suggestion

    For simple but yummy and comforting meal, pair batate upkari with dalitoy and rice, and maybe even a papad or pickle on the side.

    top shot of a konkani thali with dalitoy, rice, batate upkari, and papad, with a small bowl of additional dalitoy on the side

    More Konkani Recipes

    ⭐️ Dalithoy Recipe (Konkani Style Dal)
    ⭐️ Chana Ghashi (Black Chickpea Curry)
    ⭐️ Prawns Phanna Upkari (Shrimp Curry)
    ⭐️ Soft & Fluffy Rulaav (Upma)
    ⭐️ Churmundo (Wheat Flour Ladoo)

    As always, I hope you found this recipe useful. If you did, please let me know your rating ⭐️ and feedback 📲 in the comments below, or simply rate the recipe right on the recipe card. I’d really appreciate it. ❤️ 

    📖 RECIPE

    close up top shot of batata upkari in a white serving bowl

    Batata Upkari (Konkani Potato Stir Fry)

    step by step recipe to make konkani style batate upkari (quick potato stir fry)
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian, Konkani
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 948kcal
    Author: Shantala Shenoy Nayak

    Ingredients

    • 3 medium potatoes 1 potato = approx 7oz or 190gms
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds (rai)
    • 10 curry leaves (cadipatta)
    • 2 dry red chillies or byadagi /bedgi chillies
    • ½ teaspoon asafoetida powder (hing)
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup water
    • ¼ cup grated coconut
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    Instructions

    Prep Potatoes for Upkari

    • Peel the potatoes, and slice them into thin sticks (like fries).
    • Rinse the potato sticks under water to get rid of all the excess starch.
    • Strain and set aside.

    Make Potato Upkari

    • In a pan, heat up the oil, and add in the mustard seeds.
    • When they crackle, add the curry leaves, red chillies / byadagi chillies, and hing powder, and roast for a couple of minutes.
    • Then add in the sliced potatoes, salt, a little water to steam cook the potatoes, and give everything a quick mix.
    • Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes on medium flame, checking once in between.
    • By the time the potatoes get cooked, all the water you added will dry out, and you can also check if the potatoes are ready by breaking them with a spatula. If they break easily, they are cooked.
    • When the potatoes are cooked, add in the fresh grated coconut & give everything a quick mix.
    • Batata upkari is ready to be served.

    Notes

    1. You can use either red or byadagi/bedgi chillies, or a mix of both. If you are using only byadagi chillies, then you can use an additional chilli, as they aren’t as spicy.
    2. You can also add a little more hing / asafoetida than mentioned in the recipe, if you prefer more hing, as some do.

    Please note: The nutrition values are best estimates provided as a courtesy. The exact values can vary depending on the exact ingredients or brands used. If you rely on them for your specific diet and/or health issues, please consult a registered dietician or nutritionist.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 948kcal | Carbohydrates: 131g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Sodium: 1799mg | Potassium: 3070mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1235IU | Vitamin C: 366mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 8mg

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    1. U S Kamath

      October 28, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      I am a total beginner in cooking. Was specifically searching for some amchi upkari and this was perfect. Thank you for sharing this! Everyone loved this at home.

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      • The Love of Spice

        November 09, 2021 at 9:50 am

        So glad to hear that. Thanks for letting me know!

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    2. Jnanesh Shenoy

      January 14, 2021 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      The only dish that I can relish anytime

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      • The Love of Spice

        January 14, 2021 at 10:01 am

        Yeah, I know! 🙂

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