Authentic Bihari Posto Kofta Curry with Warm Jeera Rice
Indulge in rich, spiced poppy seed dumplings simmered in a velvety tomato-onion gravy. This traditional Bihari delicacy offers a comforting and aromatic experience that pairs wonderfully with fragrant cumin rice.
70min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, half of the ground poppy seeds, chopped onions, green chilies, besan, a pinch of turmeric, and salt.
2
Shape the mixture into small round balls (koftas) and shallow fry them in mustard oil until golden brown. Set aside.
3
Heat mustard oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and bay leaf, and let them sputter.
4
Add remaining chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste, sautéing until raw aromas disappear.
5
Pour in tomato puree along with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
6
Add the remaining ground poppy seeds and two cups of water to the pan, bringing the gravy to a gentle simmer.
7
Carefully drop the fried koftas into the simmering gravy and cook for five minutes on low heat.
8
Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving hot with jeera rice.
Ingredients
1 cup white poppy seeds (posto), soaked and ground
2 medium boiled potatoes, mashed
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp chickpea flour (besan)
Mustard oil for frying and cooking
1 cup tomato puree
1 bay leaf
1 tsp cumin seeds
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
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