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Aloo Posto
, Bengal’s Potato And Poppy Seed Obsession

60 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Vegan
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When it comes to potatoes, there’s no limit to their potential. In this Bengali speciality, poppy seeds take the lead in a gravy that’s nutty and rich making for a simple and delicious side to any meal. The signature of Bengali cuisine, mustard oil, also adds a depth of flavour that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
500gPotatoes, peeled
75gPoppy seeds (posto dana/khuskhus)
4 tbspMustard oil
½ tspNigella seeds (kalo jeera) (optional)
4Green chillies, slit lengthwise
½ tspTurmeric powder
1 cupWater
1 tspSalt
for garnishExtra chillies (optional)

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the poppy seed paste

Soak the poppy seeds in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain and grind with one green chilli and a pinch of salt to form a thick, smooth paste. If its too thick add 2-3 tablespoons of the soaking water.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare the poppy seed paste
35 minutes (including soaking)
Step 2
Step 2: Prepare the potatoes
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Fry the potatoes
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Add seasonings
2 Minutes
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