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Potol Posto

Madhumita Bishnu
Madhumita Bishnu @Madhubish27
Kolkata

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Posto or poppy seed is an integral part of Bengal’s cuisine. Bankura, Birbhum and Burdwan Districts use Posto everyday in their cuisine and they will use even if it’s a very expensive ingredient to buy. India has its history of growing poppy seed and forced by the British during their rule. Posto is widely used in Bengal cuisine

I made Potol Posto which is very flavourful and goes best with Kolai Dal and Steamed rice

#ID
Posto or poppy seed is an integral part of Bengal’s cuisine. Bankura, Birbhum and Burdwan Districts use Posto everyday in their cuisine and they will use even if it’s a very expensive ingredient to buy. India has its history of growing poppy seed and forced by the British during their rule. Posto is widely used in Bengal cuisine

I made Potol Posto which is very flavourful and goes best with Kolai Dal and Steamed rice

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Potol Posto

Madhumita Bishnu
Madhumita Bishnu @Madhubish27
Kolkata

#ID
Posto or poppy seed is an integral part of Bengal’s cuisine. Bankura, Birbhum and Burdwan Districts use Posto everyday in their cuisine and they will use even if it’s a very expensive ingredient to buy. India has its history of growing poppy seed and forced by the British during their rule. Posto is widely used in Bengal cuisine

I made Potol Posto which is very flavourful and goes best with Kolai Dal and Steamed rice

#ID
Posto or poppy seed is an integral part of Bengal’s cuisine. Bankura, Birbhum and Burdwan Districts use Posto everyday in their cuisine and they will use even if it’s a very expensive ingredient to buy. India has its history of growing poppy seed and forced by the British during their rule. Posto is widely used in Bengal cuisine

I made Potol Posto which is very flavourful and goes best with Kolai Dal and Steamed rice

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Ingredients

Prep time -10 mins, Cooking time - 15 mins
2 servings
  • 1/4 cupPosto
  • 5-6Potol or Pointed gourd
  • 2medium size potatoes
  • 2/3green chillies
  • 5-6 Tbspmustard oil and more to garnish
  • 1whole red chilli
  • 1/8 tspnigella seeds
  • 1/2 tspturmeric powder
  • 1/4 tspsalt
  • 1/2 cupwater
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Prep time -10 mins, Cooking time - 15 mins
  1. 1

    Soak Posto in water for 2 hrs and add to a shil & nora with 2-3 green chiliies to make a paste with little water

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  2. 2

    Wash the Potol and Potatoes, peel the skins and retain the skins of Potol for future use. Make a small insertion in the middle of Potol so that all ingredients reaches inside, cut the potatoes lengthwise like the shape of Potol

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    A picture of step 2 of Potol Posto.
  3. 3

    In a wok heat 2 Tbsp mustard oil and add the Potol and fry on medium flame covered for 8 mins, until a brown colour is visible, add 1/8 tsp salt and set aside.

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    A picture of step 3 of Potol Posto.
  4. 4

    In the same wok add rest of the mustard oil and add whole red chilli and nigella seeds, reduce the flame and add potatoes and fry for 5 mins

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    A picture of step 4 of Potol Posto.
  5. 5

    Add Posto and mix well, add turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Add 1/2 cup water and mix well

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    A picture of step 5 of Potol Posto.
  6. 6

    Add the fried Potol and water if needed, cover to cook for 5 mins

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  7. 7

    The consistency would be dry and add green chiliies and garnish with mustard oil, cover and set aside

  8. 8

    Plate with steamed rice and Kolai Dal and enjoy a delicacy from Bengal

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  9. 9

    Tip - Soak cut potatoes in water to avoid black marks. When peeling Pointed gourd, add the peels in a air tight container for future use as Potol cooked with peels will darken the mustard oil

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Madhumita Bishnu
Madhumita Bishnu @Madhubish27
on May 06, 2025 03:29
Kolkata
I’m a Home Chef and love cooking different recipes from all across the world. I enjoy sharing and learning from foodies like me. Follow me on my blog madhubish27.com and IG @madhubishskitchen, @madhubish. Thank you
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