Savour The Flavour Of Bengali Posto Recipe

800gms baby potatoes peeled60gms poppy seeds2 tbsp mustard oil or vegetable oil

1 heaped tsp nigella seeds2 green chillies slit lengthwise½ tsp turmeric powder

150mls water½ tsp sugar

Salt to tasteExtra chillies for garnish (optional) 

Soak poppy seeds in hot water for 2 hours, then blend with 4 tbsp of soaking liquid to make a paste.

Heat oil in a pan, add nigella seeds & green chilies, fry for 7-8 seconds, then add potatoes, mix & fry for 5 minutes.

Add turmeric, fry 5 minutes, then stir in poppy seed paste, water, and season to taste, coating all potato pieces.

Boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes, stirring halfway, adding sugar, chillies (if desired), and water as needed. 

Serve with puris or a bowl of dal and rice/ dal bhaat. 

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