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Indian Bengali Aloo Posto Recipe

A traditional Bengali dish made with potatoes and poppy seeds.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bengali
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pcs Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoon Poppy seeds soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 2 pcs Green chilies slit
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Grind the soaked poppy seeds into a smooth paste.
  2. 2. Heat mustard oil in a pan and add the green chilies.
  3. 3. Add the cubed potatoes and turmeric powder. Sauté for a few minutes.
  4. 4. Add the poppy seed paste and mix well. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are done.
  5. 5. Add salt to taste and mix well. Serve hot with rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Aloo Posto
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