Poppy Seed Potatoes

• TIP: Parboil potatoes for 7 minutes in the microwave

To make the paste

• Add 1 glass of water to khus khus
• mix well

• Heat a nonstick pan
• add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan
• Add 3 dried red chillies
• Add 6 green hillies
• Add 1 tablespoon of black cumin seeds
• Now add the potatoes in batches and stir gently for 3 minutes
• Add 1 tablespoon of turmeric and mix well
• Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds
• Add 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder
• Add 1 teaspoon of salt and stir for about a minute
• Add poppy paste (khus khus) and stir well
• Add half a glass of water
• TIP: Add water to soften the potatoes
• Increase the flame and cook for about 3 minutes
• Break the alu with fingers to check if its soft and cooked
• Serve hot.