Aloo Posto

Aloo Posto

Ingredient

 Potatoes peeled and cubed  6  big
Green chili (hari mirch) 3
Poppy seeds (khuskhus) 3 table spoon
Mustard oil (sarso ka tel) 3  table spoon
Turmeric powder(haldi) ¼ tea spoon
Whole dry red chili 2
Water ½  cup
Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Grind the poppy seeds along with the green chili to make a very fine paste. Keep aside.
  2. Place the potato cubes in a wide microwave-safe bowl in one layer and sprinkle some oil on them. Mix well and microwave uncovered on 70% power for about 5 minutes (stirring mid-way) or till they are lightly browned. Remove on to a plate and keep aside.
  3. Now, pour the remaining oil in the same microwave-safe bowl. Add the whole dry red chili, turmeric powder and poppy seed paste. Mix well and microwave uncovered on 70% power for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Now add potato cubes and mix well. Add little water and salt. Stir well.
  5. Microwave covered on 70% power for about 8 minutes (stirring twice) or till the potatoes are soft.
  6. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander.

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