Aloo Poshto is a bengali everyday dish.. Poshto or Poppy Seeds or Khus- Khus as it is known in certain parts of the country originates from Poppy flowers..well it does have a connection to Opium which is secreted from the same flowers, but dont worry Aloo Poshto is definetly not a sedative but a delight it is...Interstingly these seeds are protien rich and used as a thickening agent in both Indian and Jewish cooking. It is also a a prevalent spice in Greek cooking and used in baking too.
The recipe listed here is a slightly modified Poshto recipe..Aloo ( Potatoes) - 3 / 4 medium sized
Poppy Seeds - 3- 4 tbsp
Green Chillies - 6 no:sGinger Paste - 1 tbsp
Shallots - 6 - 7 no:s
Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp
Salt - as per taste
Turmeric - 1 tsp Optional.
Oil - 1 tbsp ( Mustard oil preffered)
Coriander Leaves - For Garnishing
