Traditional Ghoti Shorshe Posto from West Bengal, India

Ghoti Shorshe Posto

An authentic vegetarian recipe from West Bengal, India — with exact measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Serves
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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The Story Behind the Dish

Ghoti Shorshe Posto is a treasured vegetarian dish from West Bengal, India — a reflection of the region's ingredients, climate, and culinary traditions passed down through generations.

DRAFT — pending editorial verification. The Ghoti style of West Bengal (West Bengal natives) favours subtle, slightly sweet preparations, in contrast to the Bangal palate.

Ingredients

0/4
Servings
4

Cooking Instructions

  1. Soak and grind poppy seeds into a smooth paste.

  2. Heat mustard oil and lightly fry the potato cubes.

  3. Add mustard and poppy-seed pastes with green chillies and cook gently.

  4. Simmer until the potatoes are soft and coated in the pale gravy.

  5. Finish with a drizzle of raw mustard oil and serve with steamed rice.

Cook

25 mins

Serves

4 servings

Level

Easy

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