Aloo Posto
Serves 3
| Ingredients |
| 3 potatoes |
1 onion |
| 3 tbsp poppy seeds |
1 tsp turmeric powder |
| 1 tsp chilli powder |
1 tbs Oil |
| Salt to taste |
|
Method
- Grind poppy seeds with water to make a paste. Wash and peel potatoes.
- Cut potatoes and onion into 1 inch cubes. Heat oil in a pan. Add potatoes and onions.
- Stir fry till potatoes turn golden. Add salt, turmeric, chilli powder and stir. Stirring occasionally, cover and cook till potatoes are done. Sprinkle water if required.
- Add the poppy seed paste and mix well. Stirring continuously cook till poppy seeds turn light brown and the dish is dry.
- Serve hot with rice and kalai dal.
Modification
More vegetables like eggplant, karela etc.
Reduce the amount of oil used.
| Nutrient Composition Per Serving |
| MACRONUTRIENTS |
MICRONUTRIENTS
|
| Energy (Kcal) |
163. |
Carotene ( μg ) |
7.5 |
| Protein (g) |
4.26 |
Vitamin C (mg) |
10.33 |
| Carbohydrate (g) |
18.67 |
Mg (mg) |
56.22 |
| Fat (g) |
7.96 |
Na (mg) |
6.17 |
| Fibre (g) |
1.5 |
K (mg) |
144.67 |
| Minerals (g) |
1.85 |
Mn (mg) |
0.74 |
| Calcium (mg) |
250.42 |
Zn (mg) |
0.98 |
| Phosphorus (mg) |
93.13 |
Cr (mg) |
0.021 |
| Iron (mg) |
2.75 |
|
|