Aloo Posto

A classic Bengali sabzi with potatoes cooked in a poppy seed paste and green chillies. Best served with steamed rice. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 15 Jun 2016 in Recipes Veg

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Main Ingredients	Potatoes, Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto)
Cuisine	Bengali
Course	Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time	16-20 minutes
Cook time	16-20 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Veg

Ingredients

5-6 medium potatoes. cut into 1 inch cubes
4 tablespoons poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto)
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1/2 teaspoon onion seeds (kalonji)
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 green chillies, slit
1 teaspoon pure ghee optional

Method

Soak poppy seeds in one-cup warm water for fifteen to twenty minutes. Drain and grind to a smooth paste.
Heat mustard oil in a pan till it just reaches smoking point. Remove, cool and heat the oil again on medium heat.
Add onion seeds and stir-fry briefly. Add potato pieces and cook on medium heat for five minutes, stirring frequently.
Add poppy seeds paste. Stir and add half a cup of water. Cover and cook on low heat till the potatoes are almost done.
Remove the lid, add salt, sugar and slit green chillies. Continue to cook for a minute more or till potatoes are completely cooked. Stir in pure ghee and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories	941
Carbohydrates	134.5
Protein	13.1
Fat	39.4
Other Fiber	Fiber- 16.1gm

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