Indian Bengali Potatoes With Poppy Seeds (Aloo Posto) Recipe

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Indian Bengali Potatoes With Poppy Seeds (Aloo Posto)
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Directions:

  1. Grind poppy seeds as finely as possible in a clean coffee grinder or other spice grinder.
  2. Peel the potatoes and cut them in 3/4 inch dice.
  3. Heat the oil in a non stick frying pan over a medium heat. When hot, put in the potatoes. Stir and fry the potatoes so they are very lightly browned—just golden—and only half cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  4. Put the 3 whole red chillies in the same oil. As soon as they start to darken, put in the ground poppy seeds and 2 Tbs. of water. Stir and sauté this past until it turns a medium brown colour.
  5. Now put in the potatoes, about 3/4 cup of water, the turmeric, red chilli powder (cayenne pepper), salt and green chillies. Stir to mix and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the potatoes are done and most of the water is absorbed.
  6. Note: the whole chillies should only be eaten by those who know that they are doing.
  7. A Taste of India Madhur Jaffrey.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 425.22 Kcal (1780 kJ)
Calories from fat 237.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.42g 41%
Sodium 688.98mg 29%
Potassium 904.44mg 19%
Total Carbs 44.36g 15%
Sugars 10.63g 43%
Dietary Fiber 9.43g 38%
Protein 7.36g 15%
Vitamin C 100.8mg 168%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 57%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 266mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.09 Kcal (649 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.64g 41%
Sodium 251.3mg 29%
Potassium 329.89mg 19%
Total Carbs 16.18g 15%
Sugars 3.88g 43%
Dietary Fiber 3.44g 38%
Protein 2.68g 15%
Vitamin C 36.8mg 168%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 57%
Iron 1.4mg 22%
Calcium 97mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.9
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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