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Aloo Posto (Poppy Seed Potato)

A Bengali comfort dish. Potatoes cooked in a thick poppy seed paste. It has a nutty flavor and induces a nice nap afterwards.

By TheBengaliBabu4.1(47 ratings)Main CourseEast Indian275 viewsUpdated 6/27/2025
60m
Total Time
4
Servings
medium
Difficulty
🌶️mild
Spice Level

Prep Time

40 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

Soak poppy seeds in water for 30 mins.

Grind seeds with 1 green chilli to a fine paste.

Heat mustard oil, temper with kalonji.

Add potatoes and fry for 5 mins.

Add the paste and splash of water.

Cover and cook until potatoes are soft and paste coats them.

Drizzle raw mustard oil on top before serving.

Tags

vegetarianlunchtraditional

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