Aloo Poshto

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 2 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 3 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 4 cups potato cubes , deep fried
• salt to taste

Method

1. Dry roast the poppy seeds on a tava (griddle) for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Grind coarsely in a mixer and keep aside.
3. Heat the oil in a pan, add the red chillies, turmeric powder, ground poppy seeds and green chillies and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Add the potatoes and salt and toss well.
5. Serve hot.