Bangladesh er Chingri – Aloo- Posto (Shrimp with potato & poppy paste) #Reshmikitchenfoodnfun

poppy seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds provide similar texture and nutritional benefits.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness with less heat.

Put 1 tbsp of mustard oil in a pot.

Add ¼ tsp black cumin seeds and 2 green chilies.

Add 1 medium sized chopped onion and 150 grams of small shrimp.

Once the onion is soft, add ¾ tsp salt and ½ tsp turmeric powder.

Fry with a little lukewarm water occasionally.

When the water is much more dried, add 1 large sized potato-piece.

Once the potatoes are soft, add 2 more green chilies and 2 tbsp of poppy seed paste.

Mix all well and add 2 cups of warm water to boil the potatoes.

Cover on medium flame and add 1 tsp of sugar.

Adjust taste of salt and sugar as per your taste.

Whenever gravy grows a little, simmer the flame and add 1 tsp raw mustard oil and 2 green chilies.

Turn off the gas.

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