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Bengali Aloo Posto
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱15 minsPrep Time
🔥25 minsCook Time
⏰40 minsTotal Time
👥3Serves
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Potato cubes simmered in a ground poppy-seed paste with green chilli — minimalist Bengali comfort.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Grind soaked posto with chilli to a paste.
2
Fry potato lightly in mustard oil.
3
Add paste and little water; cook until potato soft and coated.
Nutrition per serving
220kcal
Protein4g
Carbohydrates26g
Fat12g
Fibre3g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Poppy seeds add minerals and richness so you need less gravy fat elsewhere. Keep mustard oil measured.
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Pro Tips
- →Soak posto well.
- →Paste must be smooth.
- →Don’t brown heavily.
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Variations
- 1Add ridge gourd.
- 2Kalonji temper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Old seeds — use fresh and soak.
Luchi or steamed rice.
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