Vegetarian Side Dish – Kakrol Posto / Teasel Gourd in Poppy Seeds Gravy

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My today’s recipe is Kakrol Posto (Teasel Gourd in Poppy Seed Gravy). I know, My Bong Friends are already excited by now.
For Others, It’s a traditional Bengali Dish. The curry is very simple to prepare and requires a few ingredients.It’s a very good side dish option for Roti/Rice.
Here is the final Outcome..
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Like it? Lets see how I made it..
Cooking time – 30 minutes.  
Serve – 4.
Ingredients

  1. Kakrol – 250 grams (approx. 5-6 pcs)
  2. Poppy seeds – 70 to 100 grams.
  3. Nigella seeds (kalonji) – 1/4 tsp.
  4. Green chilly – 2
  5. Slit green chilly – 4
  6. Salt to taste.
  7. Sugar – 1/4 tsp.
  8. Oil – 4 tbsp.
  9. Ghee – 1/2 tsp.(optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Scrape the kakrols and cut into 4 to 6 pieces (lengthwise). By adding 1 tsp.of salt boil the pieces in 2 cups of water for 3 to 4 minutes, drain and keep aside..
  • Using mixer grinder grind poppy seeds into a powder. Add 1 cup of water and 2 green chilly, grind to a smooth paste. Keep the poppy seeds paste aside.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan, when hot reduce the heat. Add kalonji in the remaining oil, stir fry for 30 seconds. Add the boiled kakrols and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the poppy seeds paste, Saute for 2 minutes on medium heat. Add 1 cup of water,sugar and salt, let it bring to boil.Add the slit green chilly. Keep cooking till all the water evaporates (stir occasionally).
  • Remove pan from the heat, add ghee and mix gently. Cover the pan, give 5 to 6 minutes standing time. Serve the tasty dish with Rice/Roti.
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