Posto Bata

Posto Bata

Posto Bata

Veg Vegan

Raw white poppy seeds ground to a thick paste with green chilli, onion, and mustard oil — the Bengali table condiment eaten with plain rice and a drizzle of mustard oil, cooling, nutty, and intensely flavoured.

Cuisines

Bengali

Best for

Lunch

Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons mustard oil
2 small green chilies
1 small potato
— salt to taste
— sugar to taste
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the poppy seeds in warm water for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain the poppy seeds and grind them into a smooth paste using a little water.
  3. 3 Peel and cut the potato into small cubes.
  4. 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Add the potato cubes and sauté until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. 6 Add the poppy seed paste to the pan and stir well.
  7. 7 Add salt and sugar to taste.
  8. 8 Slit the green chilies and add them to the pan.
  9. 9 Cook the mixture on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves if desired and serve with steamed rice.

Tips

For a smoother paste, use a little warm water while grinding the poppy seeds.