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Bateta Ni Chips Nu Shaak
Binjal Pandya

Bateta Ni Chips Nu Shaak

Bateta Ni Chips Nu Shaak is a staple dish in Gujarati cuisine that brings together the best of flavor and simplicity. This pan-fried shaak made with sliced potatoes is the perfect addition to any meal, whether you're serving it with Dal-Bhat, Khichadi, Roti, or Thepla.
With only a few readily available ingredients and an easy-to-follow method, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or for entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 -4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 Medium Sized white Potatoes
  • 2-3 tbsp Oil
  • ½ tsp cumin Seeds
  • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
  • Pinch of Hing
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • Salt
  • ½ tsp Sugar
  • ½ tsp Amchur Powder

Method
 

  1. Wash and clean the potatoes, then slice them in half and into thin slices.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan and add mustard and cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
  3. Add a pinch of hing, sliced potatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well with a spatula.
  4. Cover the pan and cook the potatoes on medium heat, checking and stirring every 2-3 minutes to avoid over-cooking. The potatoes should be slightly crisp and cooked.
  5. Add sugar and amchur powder and stir gently for 1 minute on high heat.
  6. Bateta Ni Chips Nu Shaak is now ready to be served as a side dish with Roti, Dal-Bhat, or Khichadi. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can skip sugar if you don't like it.
  • Don't overcook; check in between while cooking. Otherwise, it will get mushy.
  • You can add crushed roasted peanuts if you like a little crunch in you shaak.
  • After tempering and mixing you can an air fry instead of pan cooking for more crispiness.