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Dim Posto Recipe - Bengali Egg Curry With Poppy Seeds
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Dim Posto Recipe - Bengali Egg Curry With Poppy Seeds

A eggetarian Bengali Recipes recipe with whole eggs, potatoes (aloo) - peeled and diced, poppy seeds - made into paste. Ready in 1h 5m, serves 4.

Curated byAnanya Chatterjee🇮🇳

1h 5mTotal Time30m prep · 35m cook
4Servings
375-525Est. Cost
HardDifficulty
Directions25 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making Dim Posto Recipe - Bengali Egg Curry, first we need to hard boil the eggs

    whole eggs(4)
  2. 2

    Add salt or baking soda while boiling the egg it will prevent egg from breaking

    salt - to taste
  3. 3

    This will take 10 to 15 minutes

  4. 4

    Make a paste of the onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies and keep aside

    poppy seeds - made into paste(1/4 cup)onion - roughly chopped(1)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)cloves garlic(4)green chilli - chopped(2)dry red chilli(1)
  5. 5

    Make the paste of the poppy seeds by adding a little water and keep aside

    poppy seeds - made into paste(1/4 cup)
  6. 6

    After its done, put the eggs in cold water and cool down

    whole eggs(4)
  7. 7

    Peel those eggs and rub some salt over it

    whole eggs(4)salt - to taste
  8. 8

    Also rub some salt on the peeled and sliced potatoes

    potatoes (aloo) - peeled and diced(2)salt - to taste
  9. 9

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy bottomed pan

  10. 10

    Add eggs and fry till it turns light brown in colour

    whole eggs(4)
  11. 11

    Take out and drain in a kitchen towel

  12. 12

    In same oil, add diced potatoes, sprinkle some salt and fry them until golden brown and crisp on low heat

    potatoes (aloo) - peeled and diced(2)salt - to taste
  13. 13

    Take the potatoes out and keep aside

    potatoes (aloo) - peeled and diced(2)
  14. 14

    Add some more oil into the same pan, add dry red chili and bay leaf

    poppy seeds - made into paste(1/4 cup)bay leaf (tej patta)(1)
  15. 15

    Cook for about 15 seconds

  16. 16

    After 15 seconds, add the onion ginger garlic green chilli paste

    poppy seeds - made into paste(1/4 cup)onion - roughly chopped(1)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)cloves garlic(4)green chilli - chopped(2)dry red chilli(1)
  17. 17

    Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the raw smell from the onions go away

    onion - roughly chopped(1)
  18. 18

    Stir in the turmeric powder and panch phoran into the onion paste and saute for a couple of more minutes

    poppy seeds - made into paste(1/4 cup)panch phoran masala(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)onion - roughly chopped(1)
  19. 19

    After 2 to 3 minutes, tomato puree, salt and sugar

    homemade tomato puree(1/4 cup)sugar - optional(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  20. 20

    Saute for a couple of minutes and then add the poppy seed paste and the fried eggs

    whole eggs(4)poppy seeds - made into paste(1/4 cup)
  21. 21

    Simmer the Dim Posto Recipe for a good 4 to 5 minutes until it forms a good masala

    panch phoran masala(1 teaspoon)
  22. 22

    Adjust the consistency of the Dim Poshto by adding 1/2 cup of water or more

  23. 23

    Check the salt and spices and adjust according to taste

    salt - to taste
  24. 24

    Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Dim Posto Recipe into a serving bowl and serve hot

    poppy seeds - made into paste(1/4 cup)
  25. 25

    Serve Dim Posto Recipe - Bengali Egg Curry along with Steamed Rice and Satvik Carrot Sprout Salad for an everyday meal

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

189 kcal
Protein9.4g
Carbs15.7g
Fat10g
Fiber3.1g

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