Bengali Aloo Posto: Potato in Poppy Seed Paste

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

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Tender potatoes simmered in a rich poppy seed paste with fresh chilies, creating a deeply savory and aromatic vegetarian dish. This Indian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Potatoes, Poppy seeds, Onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large (about 1 lb/450g), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Potatoes
1/4 cup (30g), soaked in 1/2 cup warm water for 10 minutes Poppy seeds
1 medium, finely chopped Onions
2, finely chopped Green chilies
1 tbsp, minced Ginger
1 tsp, minced Garlic
1 medium, chopped Tomatoes
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp, chopped Cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: In a blender, combine soaked poppy seeds and their water, blending until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let sizzle for 30 seconds. Add onions and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced ginger and garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add chopped green chilies and tomatoes, cooking until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes. Stir in turmeric and poppy seed paste, mixing well.
Step 4: Add potato cubes and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Step 5: Season with salt and cook for 2 more minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice.