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Shojne Phool Posto

Shojne Phool Posto (Moringa / Drumsticks Flowers with Poppy Seed Paste)

Shojne Phooler Posto. Moringa flowers cooked with poppy seed paste. A throw of fiery green chillies. A generous drizzle of mustard oil. Divine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cup fresh shojne phool or moringa / drumstick flowers washed and drained
  • 2 big potatoes cut into small cubes
  • 3 tbsp posto or poppy seeds soaked in warm water and blended into a paste with 3-4 green chillies
  • 2-3 green chilies
  • 1/2 tsp panchforan
  • 3 tbsp mustard oil
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a pan, when smoking hot, add the panchforon. Allow the spices to splutter.
  2. Now add the potatoes, sprinkle a little salt, fry till the potatoes take on a gorgeous golden tinge.
  3. Add the shojne phool, stir fry for another 4-5 minutes or so.
  4. Throw in a couple of green chillies, stir in the the poppy seed paste.
  5. Cook over a moderate flame till the potatoes are tender. If it’s getting a bit too dry, splash a little water.
  6. Adjust seasonings, drizzle the remaining mustard oil. Serve hot with steamed rice.