Aloo potol posto Recipe - Ingredients, Step-by-Step Guide & Nutrition info

Aloo potol posto

Ingredients (4 servings)

Ingredient: Potatoes
Quantity: 3 )
Preparation: peeled and diced

Ingredient: Pointed Gourd (Potol)
Quantity: 6 )
Preparation: trimmed and cut into rounds

Ingredient: Poppy Seeds (Posto)
Quantity: 2 tablespoons )
Preparation: soaked in water

Ingredient: Green Chilies
Quantity: 2 )
Preparation: slit

Ingredient: Mustard Oil
Quantity: 2 tablespoons

Ingredient: Turmeric Powder
Quantity: 1/2 teaspoon

Ingredient: Salt
Quantity: to taste

Ingredient: Water
Quantity: 1/2 cup

Ingredient: Fresh Coriander Leaves
Quantity: for garnish

Nutrition / 100 g

Calories: 106 kcal
Protein: 2.8 g
Carbohydrates: 13.2 g
Fat: 5.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Preparation

In a blender, grind the soaked poppy seeds into a fine paste.

Heat mustard oil in a pan and add the diced potatoes. Fry them until they turn slightly golden.

Add the pointed gourd (potol) rounds to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.

Add turmeric powder, salt, and green chilies. Stir well to combine.

Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and cook for about 5 minutes.

Uncover the pan and add the poppy seed paste. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add water to the pan, cover, and cook until the vegetables are cooked through.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.