Gujarati Batata Shaak (Potato Masala Curry)
Gujarati Batata Shaak (Potato Masala Curry) features tender potatoes simmered in a fragrant tomato-onion gravy layered with cumin, mustard, and fennel seed tarka. Gentle heat from dried chiles and a hint of asafoetida and turmeric round out the flavor, while besan lightly thickens the sauce. Serve it for a comforting weeknight Dinner with rice or soft rotis, finished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gujarati Batata Shaak (Potato Masala Curry), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Fry the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, and red chile peppers in the oil until the seeds start to splutter.
- 3
Stir the asafoetida powder into the mixture.
- 4
Add the onion, ginger, and turmeric; cook and stir for a few minutes.
- 5
Add the tomato and simmer until the tomatoes are soft.
- 6
Sprinkle the ground cumin, coriander, and ground red pepper over the mixture.
- 7
Fold the potatoes into the mixture until coated.
- 8
Pour the water into the skillet; season with the sugar and salt.
- 9
Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 10
The gravy should be nicely thickened; if not, add a teaspoon of chickpea flour to thicken it.
- 11
Garnish with the cilantro to serve.
- Calories 194.94 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 3.31 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 29.59 g 11%
- Total Fat 8.06 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 344.09 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 6.49 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 6.05 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 89.57 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 557.62 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 18.02 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 7.9 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gujarati Batata Shaak (Potato Masala Curry) is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asafoetida, Chickpea Flour, Dried Chile Peppers, and Fennel Seed. Each serving provides about 194.94 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gujarati Batata Shaak (Potato Masala Curry) made of?
- The main ingredients are Asafoetida, Chickpea Flour, Dried Chile Peppers, Fennel Seed, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gujarati Batata Shaak (Potato Masala Curry)?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 194.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gujarati Batata Shaak (Potato Masala Curry) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 19 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Gujarati Batata Shaak (Potato Masala Curry) healthy?
- Gujarati Batata Shaak (Potato Masala Curry) has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 194.94 calories and 3.31 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 344.09 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Mustard, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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