Gut Friendly Vegan Bengali Aloo Posto

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

4.6

(21)

This Bengali classic is the kind of dish that proves simple ingredients can deliver deeply satisfying, complex flavor. Yukon Gold potatoes are coated in a thick, fragrant paste made from soaked white poppy seeds and green chilies — a combination that's naturally gentle on digestion and free from anything processed or hard to place. Mustard oil, bloomed with nigella seeds and a single dried red chili, gives the whole dish a warm, slightly pungent backbone that feels both grounding and aromatic. The paste clings to every cube of potato in a way that's almost silky, with just enough heat to keep things interesting without overwhelming. For anyone navigating a gut-conscious approach to eating, this dish checks every box — whole-food ingredients, no dairy, no legumes, and a cooking method that keeps things clean and straightforward. A final drizzle of raw mustard oil right before serving adds a bright, peppery lift that makes the whole thing feel intentional and restaurant-worthy. Serve it simply, with rice or flatbread, and let the posto do all the talking.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the posto paste

½ cup white poppy seeds (posto)
2 green chilies, roughly chopped
¼ tsp salt
3 tbsp water, plus more as needed

For the aloo

1.5 lb (about 4 medium) yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
3 tbsp mustard oil
½ tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
1 dried red chili
½ tsp turmeric
¾ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ cup water
1 tsp raw mustard oil, for finishing

For serving

1 green chili, slit lengthwise (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the white poppy seeds in a small bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for 30 minutes. Drain well.
2
Transfer the drained poppy seeds to a spice grinder or blender along with the 2 roughly chopped green chilies, 1/4 tsp salt, and 3 tbsp water. Grind to a smooth, thick paste, scraping down the sides as needed and adding water 1 tsp at a time only if the blades stall. The paste should be dense and opaque, not watery.

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