Bengali Aloo Posto Recipe To Accompany Homemade Dal-Chawal

By Krati Purwar

October 16, 2024

Bengali aloo posto is among the popular dry sabzi recipes that are cherished across India. It is a staple in the region and accompanies dal-chawal really well. If you are craving its robust flavour, try this recipe.

Ingredients

300 grams potatoes 3 tbsp poppy seeds 3 green chillies 1 tbsp water ¼ tsp sugar Salt to taste 2 tbsp mustard oil ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp nigella seeds

Step 1

Soak poppy seeds overnight and grind them in the morning. Add water and chopped green chillies to them.

Step 2

Rinse and peel potatoes and keep them submerged in water to prevent their skin from darkening.

Step 3

Heat mustard oil in a kadhai, and add nigella seeds.

Step 4

Add chopped potatoes along with turmeric powder and slit green chillies.

Step 5

Add the poppy seed paste and combine the ingredients nicely. Sprinkle sugar and salt.

Step 6

Add chopped coriander leaves as garnish before serving with rice and dal.