Goan Batata Recheado with Carrots & Beans Recipe
Batata Recheado with Carrots & Beans is a vibrant and flavorful Goan vegetarian side dish that’s perfect for pairing with steamed rice and dal or any other gravy. This dish features the humble combination of baby potatoes, carrots, and green beans, which are pressure cooked and then tossed in a delicious homemade Recheado masala. Recheado masala is a versatile Goan spice mix typically used in seafood and meat dishes. In this recipe, we’ve created a vegetarian version that’s just as delightful and savory, bursting with the aromatic warmth of spices. The fragrant masala provides a perfect balance of heat and tang, making this dish an unforgettable addition to your meal.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Goan
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
For the Vegetables:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Baby Potatoes | 200 grams |
| Carrots (Gajjar) | 2, cut into discs |
| Green Beans (French Beans) | 150 grams |
| Onion | 1, finely chopped |
| Oil | For cooking |
| Salt | To taste |
For the Recheado Masala:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Dry Red Chilies | 10 |
| Tamarind Paste | 1 tablespoon |
| Cloves (Laung) | 4 |
| Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini) | 1 piece |
| Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds | 2 |
| Cumin Seeds (Jeera) | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Black Pepper Corns | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ginger | 1-inch piece |
| Garlic | 8 cloves |
| Onion | 1, for grinding |
| Turmeric Powder (Haldi) | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Vinegar | 2 tablespoons |
| Tamarind | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Recheado Masala
- To begin making Batata Recheado with Carrots & Beans, start by preparing the Recheado masala.
- Soak the dry red chilies, cloves, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cardamom pods, ginger, and garlic in vinegar for about 4 to 5 hours. This will allow the spices to release their flavors and soften for grinding.
- Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan, then add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion softens and caramelizes lightly. Set aside to cool.
- Once the spices have soaked well, combine them with the caramelized onions, turmeric powder, tamarind paste, jaggery, and salt. Grind everything together into a smooth paste. Adjust the salt according to taste. Your Recheado masala is now ready.
Step 2: Pressure Cook the Vegetables
- In a pressure cooker, add the baby potatoes and pressure cook them for 3 whistles. Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
- Peel the baby potatoes and set them aside.
- Add the chopped carrots and green beans to the pressure cooker, along with a tablespoon of water and a pinch of salt. Pressure cook them for just 1 whistle and immediately release the pressure. This ensures the carrots and beans retain their bright colors and don’t become overcooked.
Step 3: Cooking the Vegetables in Recheado Masala
- Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and sauté it until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Add the peeled baby potatoes to the wok and sauté them until they turn golden brown.
- Now, add the prepared Recheado masala to the potatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes, ensuring the raw smell of the spices cooks off. Stir occasionally, keeping the heat at medium to avoid burning the masala.
- Add the cooked carrots and beans to the wok, stirring well to coat the vegetables with the Recheado masala. Check the seasoning and adjust the salt if needed.
Step 4: Final Cooking
- Cover the pan and cook for another 4 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to be well-coated in the masala.
- Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Batata Recheado with Carrots & Beans to a serving bowl.
Serving Suggestions:
Batata Recheado with Carrots & Beans pairs beautifully with Goan-style Sangacho Ross (Goan sweet and sour gravy), steamed rice, and Manganem (a Goan dessert). This combination makes for a hearty and flavorful Goan vegetarian meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Enjoy this colorful and vibrant Goan dish that brings together the essence of traditional flavors in a simple yet satisfying way!
