Aloo Posto

5 from 5 votes

Aloo Posto or potatoes in poppy seed paste is a traditional and famous Bengali (East Indian) recipe that literally takes 5 minutes and 4 ingredients to make. Aloo Posto recipe with video included.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Bengali

Keyword Aloo posto, Alu posto, Bengali delicacy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings people

Calories 223kcal

Ingredients

40 grams poppy seeds
4 green chilies
2 tbsp mustard oil extra for drzzling on top
500 grams potatoes peeled and cubed
1 cup water
salt to taste

Instructions

Grind poppy seeds with one green chili and a few teaspoons of water. You want a smoth paste.
Heat mustard oil in a pan.
Add remaining green chilies and potatoes. Cook for 2 minutes and then add the water and salt. Cover and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 7-10 minutes.
Add poppy-seed-paste, stir and immediately turn off heat. You want to preserve the raw poppy flavor and aroma.
Drizzle some mustard oil on top and serve hot with white rice and dal.

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