Spicy Garlicky Mashed Potatoes
Spicy Garlicky Mashed Potatoes – known as bataka nu kachu in Surat city of Gujarat is an Indian version of creamy mashes potatoes loaded with garlic, cilantro, chives and some spices!
Mashed potatoes are very commonly made side dish during festive season!! It is buttery creamy deliciousness with delicate flavors. Growing up in India I did not know anything about this classic dish. Although I grew up eating similar dish called bataka nu kachu, one of the Surati specialties!
Bataka nu kachu has boiled potatoes and lots of fresh green garlic. It is mainly consumed during colder months since the green garlic is widely available during winter time. This super creamy goodie has lots and lots of garlic, oil, malai (fresh cream), milk, and some spices. It tastes amazing with simple phulka rotis!
I personally think this would make a great side dish for festive season! This creamy deliciousness adds amazing flavors to your festive meal. I personally prefer this garlicky spicy creamy mashed potatoes over classic one! If you end up making it and liking it, tag me on Instagram @myvegetarianroots. I would love to see your recreation of this creamy deliciousness!!
Happy & Healthy Eating!
Spicy Garlicky Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 Boiled Russet Potatoes
- 3 Thai Green Chilis or large serrano pepper
- 1 inch Ginger Root
- 3 Large Garlic Cloves
- ¼ cup Chopped Chives or fresh green garlic
- 1 cup Lightly Packed Cilantro
- 2 tbsp Whipping Cream
- ⅓ cup Whole Milk
- ⅓ cup Peanut or Sesame Oil
- 1¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Dhana Jiru Powder Cumin Coriander Powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
Instructions
- Peel two potatoes and cut them in big cubes. Wash them through cold water and place it in a pan full of cold water.
- Sprinkle some salt and bring it to boil. Once boiling, lower the heat down and simmer it for 15-20 minutes until they are fork tender.
- While potatoes are boiling, blend cilantro, garlic, chives, thai green chilis and ginger root in a food processor. keep it aside.
- Once cooked, drain the potatoes and place them in a bowl. Mash them using potato masher to your desired consistency. The smoother is it, the better it is!
- Add blended cilantro paste, salt, turmeric powder, dhana jiru powder, oil, whole milk and heavy whipping cream. Mix well.
- Keep whipping using a whisker or standing mixer to make smooth buttery consistency.
- Garnish it with more chives and serve them room temp. It taste really good with plain phulka rotis!
