Aloo Posto

aloo posto

Ingredients:

•  potato/aloo : 4 medium
•  posto/poppy seeds : 4-5  heaped tbsp
•  kalonji/kalo jeera: 1/4 tsp
•  salt as per taste
•  sugar :1/2 tsp
•  tumeric powder : pinch(optional)
•  slit green chilies: 3-4
•  mustard oil:4-5 tbsp

Procedure:

1)   Peel and cut potatoes in small cubes and soak in water , else they
      will develop black spots.

2)   Heat  4 tbsp oil in a Pan and add mustard Oil.

3)   Add kalonji and wait till they sputter. Add green chillies too.

4)   Add the potato cubes in the oil.( with a pinch of haldi/turmeric powder)

5)   Fry the potato lightly till they develop a golden colour.Add salt.
      Do not over or deep fry them.

6)   Add the posto/poppy seeds paste.

7)   Cook on medium heat till the paste has uniformly coated the potatoes.

8)   Sprinkle very little water and if you want you can add sugar.

9)   Cover and cook till the potatoes are done.

10)  At this point add about 1 tsp of mustard oil and stir well before you
       turn off the heat.

11)  Take care so that the potatoes don't get mashed up.
        Serve with hot steamed rice.