Postor Bora Recipe by Chandrani

Postor bora is a very well known Bengali recipe. It is usually served with hot steamed rice and pulses, but remember to serve it hot. It is easy to prepare and takes less time. Let's start the process -

Ingredients: 

• Poppy seeds (or posto) - 50gms
• Onion - 1 medium size (chopped)
• Green chilli - 3 pieces (according to your taste)
• Salt - according to your taste
• Mustard oil for frying

How to make the poster bara?

• First, wash the poppy seeds so that seeds can be properly ground. You can use a grinder or sil batta (grinding stone) for making this paste. Try to use a minimum quantity of water.
• If you are using grinder then first grind the poppy seeds without water. After that add onions, green chilies, and salt, grind once again until it turns into a smooth paste. 
• Take a kadhai/pan and add oil. Heat the oil on a high flame and when it becomes smoking hot, simmer the flame, add the paste in small portions by flattening them in hand. 
• Fry these on both sides until they turn dark brown. Take these out as these are ready to be served.