Aloo Posto (Potato in Poppy Seed)
A classic Bengali vegetarian dish of potatoes cooked in a creamy poppy seed paste. Simple yet incredibly flavorful.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
Adjust Servings:
3
- 4 piece Potato (cubed)
- 3 tbsp Poppy seeds
- 3 piece Green chili
- 3 tbsp Mustard oil
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Nigella seeds
Instructions
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1
Soak poppy seeds in warm water for 30 minutes. Grind to a smooth paste.
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2
Heat mustard oil in a kadai. Add nigella seeds.
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3
Add cubed potatoes, turmeric, and salt. Fry for 5 minutes.
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4
Add poppy seed paste and slit green chilies.
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5
Add a splash of water. Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes.
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6
Serve with steamed rice.
Nutrition Info
220kcal
Calories
5g
Protein
32g
Carbs
10g
Fat
4g
Fiber