07/24/2026
🌿 A taste of home, a memory on a plate… 🌿
Some recipes are more than food—they are stories passed down through generations. The aroma of Aloo Posto cooking in the kitchen, the crispy sound of Posto Bora being fried, and a plate of warm rice shared with family… these are the flavors that remind us of home.
A beloved delicacy from Eastern India and Bangladesh, Posto (Poppy Seeds) has been a treasured ingredient in our kitchens for generations.
This week at Spice Bazaar, bring home authentic Poppy Seeds (Posto) and try these comforting classics:
🥔 Aloo Posto (Potato with Poppy Seeds)
Ingredients:
• 4 medium potatoes (cubed)
• 3–4 tbsp poppy seeds (soaked and ground into a paste)
• 2–3 green chilies
• 1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
• Mustard oil
• Turmeric, salt, and sugar to taste
Recipe:
1. Soak poppy seeds for 20–30 minutes and grind into a smooth paste with green chilies.
2. Heat mustard oil, add kalonji, and sauté potatoes with turmeric and salt.
3. Add the posto paste and a little water. Cook until potatoes are tender and coated with the creamy poppy seed sauce.
4. Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy a taste of tradition. ❤️
🧆 Posto Bora (Crispy Poppy Seed Fritters)
Ingredients:
• 1 cup poppy seeds (soaked and ground)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• Green chilies
• 2–3 tbsp rice flour
• Salt to taste
• Mustard oil for frying
Recipe:
1. Mix ground poppy seeds, onion, green chilies, rice flour, and salt into a thick batter.
2. Shape into small fritters.
3. Fry in hot mustard oil until golden and crispy.
4. Enjoy with rice, dal, or simply as a nostalgic snack.
✨ Beyond its beautiful flavor, poppy seeds are naturally rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, healthy fats, and fiber.
🥬 Complete your traditional meal with our fresh vegetables:
💚 Parwal (Pointed Gourd), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Bottle Gourd (Lau), Okra, Eggplant, Fresh Green Chilies, and many more seasonal favorites.
❤️ Come visit Spice Bazaar, where customers are treated like family, traditions are celebrated, and every ingredient brings you a little closer to home.
Spice Bazaar – Bringing the authentic flavors of Eastern India, Bangladesh, and beyond to your family table.
