Alu Jhinge posto (potato and ridge gourd ki sabji)

Jhinge alu posto (potato and ridge guard sabji) is a very popular dish in West Bengal. My one of the favorites...an easy and tasty recipe. Just give it a try. I am sure you will love it.

Ingredients:

• 1 big potato (cut into small pieces)
• 2 ridge gourds (cut into pieces little bigger than potatoes)
• 1/2 cup of poppy seeds
• 1 chopped onion
•   2-3 green chilies
• 1 tsp of black seeds or kalonji seeds
• 3-4 tsp of oil
• Half cup of water
• 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
• Salt as per taste

Method:

First soak the poppy seeds in hot water for 30 minutes and then make a fine paste of it in blender. Now take a pan and hit the oil. Once the water is hot add the green chilies and chopped onions. Stir it until the onions turn golden brown. Now add the black seeds and stir for 30 seconds. Add the potatoes and ridge gourds. Now add salt as per your taste and turmeric powder. Fry them for about 5-6 minutes. Once it is cooked add the poppy seeds paste and stir very well. Stir the mixture again for 3-4 minutes. Add  water. Cook it until the potatoes get boiled and the dish becomes little dry. Now it is ready. Serve it with steamed rice or roti. If you love little sweet you can add 1tsp of sugar to it.