The festival of Durga Puja is approaching, and instead of serving the same old dishes to your guests, why not cook something new? In Bengali homes, Aloo Posto is a staple, especially on festive thalis. This year, try Aloo Posto Gnocchi, a dish that honours Bengali tradition but with a playful Italian twist. Learn to make this recipe that combines the pillowy texture of Italian gnocchi with potatoes, mustard oil, and white poppy seeds.
Ingredients
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500 gPotatoes (boiled and mashed)
1 cupAll-purpose flour, (for gnocchi dough)
2 tbspMustard oil
2 tbspCornstarch, (optional, for lightness)
4 tbspWhite poppy seeds, (soaked in warm water for 1 hour)
2 (slit)Green chillies
1 tspGinger (grated)
½ tspNigella seeds (kalonji)
¼ tspTurmeric powder
1 tbspFresh coriander
1 tspSalt
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Directions
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Step 1: Make Gnocchi Dough
Smoothly mash the boiled potatoes. Then, add flour, cornflour and a dash of salt. Knead lightly to make a soft dough. Roll out the gnocchi into ropes and then cut them into pieces that are small enough to eat.
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Step 2: Shape and Boil Gnocchi
Shape the dough into thin logs on a surface dusted with flour. Use your fingers or a fork to form the 2 cm pieces. Bring gnocchi to a boil in salted water and cook until they float.
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Step 3: Prepare Posto Paste
Make a smooth paste by grinding soaked poppy seeds, green chillies, and ginger together. In a skillet, heat mustard oil, add nigella seeds, and then whisk in posto paste and turmeric powder. Bring to a simmer until the scent fills the air.
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Step 4: Toss It Together
Once the gnocchi are cooked, return them to the pan and carefully coat them with the posto sauce. Add salt and extra mustard oil as per taste.
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Step 5: Serve
Crumble some coriander, drizzle with ghee, and serve hot with rice.