Indian Vegetables Recipes - Potatoes with Poppy Seeds and Chilies (Aloo Posta) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard oil or vegetable oil

• 1 bay leaf

• 1/2 lb (250 g) potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

• 2 green chilies, deseeded and sliced

• 1/2 cup (75 g) white poppy seeds, soaked in water 30 minutes, then ground to a paste

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Method:

1. Heat the oil in a wok and stir-fry the bay leaf and potatoes for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the turmeric, red pepper and green chilies and continue stirring for 1 minute. Add the poppy-seed paste, salt and just enough water to cover the potatoes.

2. Cover the wok and simmer for about 5 minutes until the potatoes are half cooked. Uncover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the liquid has evaporated. Serve with rice.