Spiced Potato and Poppy Seed Curry

Creamy potatoes simmered in a nutty poppy seed sauce with cumin and turmeric, a beloved Bengali vegetarian dish.

Cuisine: Indian

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 medium Potatoes
• 1/4 cup Poppy seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 Tomato
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds until they splutter.
2. Step 2: Add chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
3. Step 3: Stir in grated ginger, minced garlic, and diced tomato; cook for 3 minutes until tomatoes break down.
4. Step 4: Add cubed potatoes, turmeric, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 cup water; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix ground poppy seeds with 1/4 cup warm water to form a smooth paste.
6. Step 6: Stir poppy seed paste into potatoes and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats potatoes.
7. Step 7: Stir in fresh cilantro and serve with steamed rice.