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Aloo Posto
| Main Ingredients | Medium potatoes, Poppy seeds (posto) |
| Cuisine | Bengali |
| Course | Main Course Vegetarian |
| Prep Time | 2-2.30 hour |
| Cook time | 16-20 minutes |
| Serve | 4 |
| Taste | Mild |
| Level of Cooking | Easy |
| Others | Veg |
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ cm cubes
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (posto), soaked for 2 hours and drained
- 1 green chilli
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil + to drizzle
- 1 teaspoon onion seeds
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Method
- Transfer poppy seeds into a blender jar, add green chilli, add sufficient water and grind to smooth paste.
- Heat mustard oil in a non-stick pan, add onion seeds and sauté for a while. Add onion, mix and sauté till translucent.
- Add potatoes and mix well. Add salt and mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Splash some water, cover again and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the prepared paste and 2 tbsps water and mix well.
- Add sugar and ¼ cup water and mix well. Cover and cook till potatoes are completely done.
- Transfer into a serving dish, drizzle some mustard oil and serve hot.
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