Aloo Posto

One of the most popular everyday Bengali dish, Aloo Posto. Posto/poppy seeds/khus khus is an integral part of the cuisine of West Bengal.

                                                             

Ingredients :

Potato                                                         300 grams,peeled &cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Posto (poppy seeds)                                   4 tbsp,ground to a fine paste

Turmeric Powder                                        a pinch

Green Chilly                                                4-6

Mustard Oil                                                 1 tbsp

Salt                                                              as per taste

Sugar                                                           1tsp or as per taste

Method :

Wash and drain the potatoes. Chop into pieces and keep aside.

Wet grind the poppy seeds with 2green chillies 

Heat Oil in a wok.

Add the potato, turmeric powder, and stir fry on high flame for a few minutes.

Add 2 slit green chillies, salt and sugar. Cover and cook on a low flame.

Stir occasionally. If the potatoes tend to stick to the bottom of the wok add a dash of water.

                                                               
                                                 

When the potatoes are half done, add the poppy seed paste,check and adjust seasoning and cook till the potatoes are absolutely very soft.

Serve Aloo Posto . V Bengali's have with kolai Dal and rice.



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