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Fried Potato With Poppy Seeds. A very very tasty side dish which is 
sure to make any meal a great success.                                         
No. Of Servings 3
Time To Prepare 30 Minutes


             


      - 3 Large( Idaho/Russet) Potato
      - 0.5 Cup Poppy seeds
      - 4  Green Chili
      - 1 Large Onion
      - 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
      -  To taste Salt
      - 1 CupWater
      - 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
      - 3 Tbsp Cooking Oil
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      1. Wash potatoes and peel the skin. Cut into long slices of about 2 in x 
      1/4 in x 1/4 in wide. Mix turmeric powder and salt.

      2. Soak poppy seeds in warm water for about an hour. Grind in an electric 
      grinder; poppy seeds, green chilies and salt with enough water to make a 
      smooth paste. Will take about 5 to 6 minutes.

      3. Heat oil add chopped onion and fry till soft. Add potato and red chili 
      powder and fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the poppy seeds paste from 2 and 
      fry for 3 to 4 minutes.

      4. Add one cup of water bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer with covering 
      the pan till water dries. Continue frying with stirring till starts 
      sticking to pan.

      5. Remove and serve with basmati rice.

       

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