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Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 4)

3-4 medium potatoes, cubed
3 tbsp poppy seeds
2 green chillies
1 tsp jeera or cumin seeds
1 tsp haldi or turmeric powder
2 dried red chillies
Salt to taste
A little coriander, chopped
3 tbsp cooking oil

Can you believe this classic Bengali dish is vegan? It pairs perfectly with chapati or as a side dish with rice and dal.

Method

Method

Heat a pan and roast the poppy seeds for about one minute Allow them to cool and blend with green chilies and some water to form a paste
Heat 2 tbsp oil and deep fry the potatoes till they are golden-brown. Set aside to cool
Heat 1 tbsp oil in another pan. Add in cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and dried red chillies. Stir, and as they splatter add in the poppy seed paste and salt
Cook for 2 minutes and add in the potatoes. Sprinkle little water and let it simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander

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