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Aloo Poshto, Microwave Recipe
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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The special aroma and texture of roasted poppy seeds, and the mild but lingering effect of chillies, make this dish very enjoyable. The potatoes are not too crunchy but they have a noticeably nice texture.
Serve the Aloo Poshto immediately on preparation to enjoy the best texture and taste. Combine it with other Bengali delicacies like Bengali Style Okra and Bengali Matarsutir Dal to make a complete meal.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
12 Mins
Total Time
22 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 cups potato cubes
2 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
4 tsp oil
3 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
Method
- Place the poppy seeds on a microwave-proof plate, and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Coarsely grind in a mixer along with the green chillies till smooth. Keep aside.
- Combine the potatoes with 2 tsp of oil in a microwave safe flat plate and microwave on high for 8 minutes, while stirring once in between. Keep aside.
- Combine the remaining 2 tsp of oil, dry red chillies, turmeric powder and ground poppy seeds in a microwave-safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the potatoes and salt, mix gently and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately.
Aloo Poshto, Microwave Recipe recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 179 cal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 10.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 10.1 mg |
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