A simple, comforting potato curry cooked in poppy seed paste, one of the most quietly loved dishes in Bengali home cooking. Posto (poppy seed paste) is a Bengali kitchen staple in its own right, giving the dish a mild nutty creaminess without any dairy.
Temper the oil
Heat the mustard oil in a pan and add the nigella seeds and two whole green chilies, letting them sizzle briefly.
1 minFry the potatoes
Add the potato cubes and turmeric and fry, stirring occasionally, until the edges turn lightly golden.
8 minAdd the poppy seed paste
Stir in the ground poppy seed paste, the slit green chilies and salt, coating the potatoes evenly.
Simmer until tender
Add the water, cover, and simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are completely soft and the paste clings to them.
10 minServe
Serve the aloo posto warm with steamed rice and a wedge of lime.
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