Aloo Poshto (Potatoes Recipe)

Aloo Poshto is a traditional Bengali dish made with potatoes and poppy seeds. It is a popular dish in West Bengal, India.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Aloo Poshto (Potatoes Recipe)

Cooking Method: Frying, Sautéing Cuisine: Bengali Cuisine, Indian Cuisine Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 2 teaspoon Poppy seeds
• 2 teaspoon Mustard oil
• 2 piece Green chilies
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes.
2. Soak the poppy seeds in water for 10 minutes and then grind them into a paste.
3. Heat mustard oil in a pan and add the green chilies.
4. Add the potatoes and saute for 5 minutes.
5. Add turmeric powder, salt, and the poppy seed paste.
6. Mix well and cook for 10 minutes.
7. Add water and cover the pan. Let it cook for another 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.