Aloo Poshto Potatoes Recipes

ALOO POSHTO ( POTATOES RECIPE)

Steps:

• 1.Dry roast the poppy seeds on a tava (griddle) for 3 to 4 minutes.
• 2.Grind coarsely in a mixer and keep aside.
• 3.Heat the oil in a pan, add the red chillies, turmeric powder, ground poppy seeds and green chillies and sauté for 1 minute.
• 4.Add the potatoes and salt and toss well.
• 5.Serve hot.

POTATOES WITH POPPY SEEDS - ALOO POSHTO

Steps:

• Place the poppy seeds in a nonstick skillet over medium-high (not smoking) heat. Gentle stir and cook seeds for one or two minutes so that they are toasted but not burned.
• Grind the roasted poppy seeds along with the green chillies and a few tablespoons of water to a very fine paste. Set aside.
• Heat half of the oil in a pan for 2 minutes till very hot. Shallow fry the cubed potatoes in batches on medium heat till they are lightly browned. If needed, sprikle one or two drops of water to keep the potatoes from sticking. Drain on a paper towel and keep aside.
• Now, heat the remaining oil in the same pan. Add the whole dry red chillies and turmeric powder. Fry briefly. To this, add the poppy seed paste and fry again on medium / low heat for 5 minutes till the oil has left the sides of the pan.
• Add now the fried potato cubes and mix well. Add water and salt. Stir, cover and keep on low heat for 15 minutes till the potatoes are soft.
• Garnish with chopped fresh coriander.

INDIAN BENGALI POTATOES WITH POPPY SEEDS (ALOO POSTO)

Steps:

• Grind poppy seeds as finely as possible in a clean coffee grinder or other spice grinder.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them in 3/4 inch dice.
• Heat the oil in a non stick frying pan over a medium heat. When hot, put in the potatoes. Stir and fry the potatoes so they are very lightly browned-just golden-and only half cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon.
• Put the 3 whole red chillies in the same oil. As soon as they start to darken, put in the ground poppy seeds and 2 Tbs. of water. Stir and sauté this past until it turns a medium brown colour.
• Now put in the potatoes, about 3/4 cup of water, the turmeric, red chilli powder (cayenne pepper), salt and green chillies. Stir to mix and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the potatoes are done and most of the water is absorbed.
• Note: the whole chillies should only be eaten by those who know that they are doing.
• A Taste of India Madhur Jaffrey.