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%Bengali Aloo Posto Recipe Debjanir Rannaghar

Aloo Posto

Aloo Posto, a classic dish in Bengali cuisine, consists of a rich potato curry made with a creamy blend of Poppy Seeds aka posto dana aka Khuskhus.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Bengali
Keyword: Aloo Posto, Aloo Posto Recipe, authentic Aloo posto recipe video, Bengali Aloo Posto, Debjanir Rannaghar
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 People
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Debjani Chatterjee Alam
Cost: Rs 200

Ingredients

  • 500 g Potato
  • 75 g Poppy Seed/ Posto/ Khuskhus adjust as per your need; I prefer to add 1 Tbsp. for each piece of Potato
  • 4 Green Chili
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Seed/ Kalo Jeera optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 tablespoon Mustard Oil

Instructions

  • %Aloo Posto making step by step
  • Soak the Poppy Seeds or Posto in clear water for half an hour.
  • Create a thick paste using either a Shil Nora or a food processor.
  • Personally, I like to include a single green chili when making the paste.
  • Add a small amount of salt to the Poppy Seed Paste.
  • If you do not have access to a Shil Nora or food processor, you can use the dry jar of a mixer grinder to make the paste by adding water.
  • Thoroughly wash the Potatoes.
  • Remove the skin.
  • Cut them into small cubes and place them in water.
  • It is necessary to soak the potatoes, otherwise, they will turn a dirty light brown color.
  • Now, heat up 3 tablespoons of oil in a deep pan.
  • Temper it with  the Onion Seed or Kalo jeera.
  • Add the Potato cubes.
  • Fry them on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes or until the Potatoes soften slightly.
  • Next, add a pinch of salt and mix it in, along with the green chilies.
  • Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Include the Poppy seed paste and mix it in.
  • Continue cooking until the raw smell of the Poppy Seed paste is completely gone.
  • Add 1 cup of water to cover the potatoes and then cover the pan with a lid.
  • Cook until the potatoes have completely softened, adjusting the water if necessary.
  • Adjust the thickness of the gravy according to your preference. I personally like a medium-thick gravy.
  • Once it is done, add 1 tablespoon of Mustard oil and mix it in.
  • Serve aloo posto hot with steamed rice and Biulir Dal.

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Notes

Kalo Jeera is completely optional.

Nutrition

Serving: 75g | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.1g | Protein: 6.2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 594mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 4.5g
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