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