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Dim-alu posto ekakar

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Bengali, Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g potatoes , diced
  • 2 duck eggs , whipped
  • 75 g posto , soaked in warm water and blended into a paste with 2-3 green chillies
  • 2 tsp ginger paste
  • a pinch of hing
  • 2 - 3 green chillies , slit
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 4 tbsp mustard oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil, temper with hing and add the diced potatoes. Fry till the potatoes take on a golden colour.
  • Add ginger paste, throw in a couple of green chillies, cook for 2-3 minutes and then add the posto paste.
  • Cook on a moderate flame till the potatoes are tender. If its getting too dry, splash in some water.
  • When almost done, add the whipped eggs, give a good stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve hot. This is not half as much fun if had cold.