Potatoes Cooked with Poppy Seeds (Aloo Poshto)

Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Odiya Cuisine

Potatoes Cooked with Poppy Seeds (Aloo Poshto)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Potatoes- 3 to 4, Cubed

Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus)- 3 Tbsp.

Green Chillies- 3

Mustard Oil (Kacchi Ghani Sarson Tel)- For Deep Frying & 1- ½ to 2 Tbsp. for Gravy

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- 1 Tsp.

Turmeric Powder (Haldi)- 1 Tsp.

Whole Dried Red Chillies- 3

Salt-

Fresh Coriander Leaves- For Garnish

Method:    

Dry Roast the Poppy Seeds for about a Minute

In a Mixer, Grind the Poppy Seeds, Green Chillies & some Water to make a Fine Paste

Deep Fry the Potato Cubes till Golden Brown & Keep Aside

Heat Oil, Add Jeera, Haldi, Red Chillies & Sauté till Seeds Crackle

Add Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus) Paste, Salt

Cook for about 2-3 Minutes

Add the Fried Potatoes & Mix Well

Add just a dash of Water, Cover & let the Potatoes Cook in their own steam for about 8 Minutes

Garnish & Serve Hot!

Tips:

Courtesy Aditya Bal from NDTV Good Times :)!

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