Aloo Potol Posto

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Ingredients

250 grams	potol (pointed gourd)
2 medium	potatoes
3 tablespoons	posto (poppy seeds)
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 pieces	green chilies
1 teaspoon	sugar
—	salt to taste
—	water as needed

Instructions

1. 1 Peel the potol and potatoes. Cut the potol into halves and the potatoes into cubes.
2. 2 Soak the poppy seeds in warm water for 15 minutes, then grind them into a smooth paste with the green chilies.
3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add the potato cubes and potol pieces to the pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
5. 5 Add turmeric powder, salt, and sugar to the vegetables. Mix well.
6. 6 Pour in the poppy seed paste and stir to coat the vegetables evenly.
7. 7 Add a little water to the pan to prevent sticking, cover, and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.
8. 8 Check for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary. Serve hot with steamed rice.