Dim Aloo posto curry(Egg curry with poppy seeds)

Dim Aloo posto curry(Egg curry with poppy seeds)

Posto or poppy seeds is very popular in Bengal.It is a must ingredient in our kitchen.Poppy seed paste gives a nice texture and taste to any dish.Combination of poppy seeds with mustard and green chillies are like match in any recipes.I will show you a different version of Egg curry.It tastes little different.So try this recipe.

Ingredients

1. Boiled egg-6.Cut into half.
2. Boiled potatoes-8 to 10
3. Onion paste-2 big onion
4. Ginger paste-1 tp
5. Tomato paste-1 big
6. Green chillies
7. Turmeric powder- 1 tp
8. Red chilli-1 tp
9. Garam masala-1/2tp
10. Poppy seed paste-2tpsp
11. Flour-to make a thick batter
12. Mustard oil-2 tbsp for frying the potatoes and eggs and cooking
13. Salt and sugar to taste

 Method

• 1 Make a thick batter with flour,pinch of turmeric and salt.Cut the boiled eggs into half and dip one by one in the batter and fry in mustard oil on both sides and keep aside.
• 2 In the same oil fry the boiled potatoes until golden and keep aside.
• 3 Now in the oil add onion paste and ginger paste and saute till it changes its colour and leaves oil.
• 4 Now add turmeric powder,red chilli powder,garam masala powder,salt and pinch of sugar and saute it for few min with very little water till it leaves oil.
• 5 Now add poppy seed paste and saute it for couple of mins.
• 6 Now add the fried potatoes and fry for few min so that it is coated well with the paste.
• 7 Now add enough water to cook the spices with the potatoes and the curry is semi thick.
• 8.Carefully place the eggs in between and add slit green chillies .After 2 min switch off the flame and serve hot with rice,rotis,parathas.

Cooking and prep time-45 min
Serves 4 to 6 people
Recipe of my Mom
Written and cooked by Dimple Chakraborty
Photography by Dimple