Aloo Poshto ( Potatoes Recipe)

Description: This is a traditional bengali specialty. Poppy seeds and potatoes are definitely a match made in heaven!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (khus-khus)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 whole dry kashmiri red chilies, broken into pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• 2 teaspoons green chilies, finely chopped
• 4 cups potatoes, cubes, cooked
• salt

Steps:

1. 1.Dry roast the poppy seeds on a tava (griddle) for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. 2.Grind coarsely in a mixer and keep aside.
3. 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. 4.Add the potatoes and salt and toss well.
5. 5.Serve hot.