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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.
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.
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vegetarianlunchtraditional
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