Hello and welcome to my blog today I would be sharing with you a delicious bengali recipe which consists of katla fish and poppy seeds paste cooked in a delicious gravy today connect with me with the delicious recipe of katla posto, lets begin.... 

Basic key outline for Katla posto 

Recipe of Katla posto 

katla posto

katla posto is a beautiful bengali dish that combines the rich flavours of katla fish with the creamy texture of poppy seed paste this delicacy is a testament to the deliciousness of bengali foods.

The taste of the katla fish is perfectly balanced by the beautiful spices and the distinct aroma of the mustard oil, the poppy seed are soaked and ground and then cooked with a mix of spices, tomatoes and green chilies and a gravy is prepared that is comforting and delicious.

The katla fish is marinated, fried and then cooked in the gravy resulting in a dish that is deeply flavourful and satisfying. katla posto is an experience that celebrates the fusion of simple ingredients into an extraordinary feast for the senses.

Ingredients for katla posto

•katla fish 

•Chopped onions 

•4 green chilies 

•Tomato pieces 

•poppy seeds 

•kalojire

•Salt

•Turmeric powder 

•Red chili powder 

•Sugar 

•Mustard oil 

Ingredients for katla posto

Method for preparing katla posto recipe

1. First grind the poppy seed into a smooth poppy seed paste.

2. Take a kadhai and add some mustard oil and heat it. 

Heating mustard oil

3. When the oil is heated add the katla fish pieces to the oil and fry both the sides of the fish nicely.

Adding katla fish to oil

4. When the fish pieces are fried and formed a brown colour on both the sides take them out from the oil and keep aside.

Frying katla fish

5. Now in the same oil fry some kalonji seeds.

Frying kalonji seeds

6. After that add the chopped onions and fry with the oil for some time.

Frying chopped onions

7. Now add the green chillies and fry the onions and the green chillies together until a brown colour appears on the onions.

Frying green chilies

8. Add tomatoes and mix with the other ingredients.

Adding tomatoes

9. Now add salt and fry the tomatoes with the other ingredients. 

Frying the tomatoes with salt

10. Add turmeric and red chili powder and cook all the ingredients together for some minutes. 

Adding turmeric and red chili powder

11. Add poppy seed paste with some water and stir and cook for some minutes.

Adding the poppy seed paste

12. Now add three to four glasses of water and stir it, then cover the vessel for some minutes.

Adding water

13. After some minutes open the cover and you would see that the gravy is boiling now at this stage immerse the fried fish pieces and cook gently.

Immersing the fried fish pieces into the gravy

14. Taste the salt and if it is less add some more, now add some sugar and some raw mustard oil to enhance the flavour and taste of the katla posto. The katla posto is now ready to be served. 

katla posto

Tips for Perfecting katla posto 

katla posto

1. Marinate the katla fish pieces properly with salt and turmeric powder before frying the fish.

2. Fry the fish pieces in mustard oil until it gets a light brown colour and do not overcook the fish pieces.

3. Paste the poppy seed into a smooth paste after soaking the poppy seed in warm water for 20 minutes, then blend them with water.

4. Cook the whole recipe in the same oil in which the fish is fried.

5. Adjust the salt according to taste and drizzle some mustard oil on top. 

Serving Suggestions for katla posto recipe

1. Katla posto can be served as a side dish with warm steaming rice.

2. You can serve the recipe with a fragrant basmati pulao.

3. You can serve katla posto with roti or paratha.

4. You can serve this dish with a bowl of dal and rice.

5. katla posto can also be served with salad to provide a refreshing contrast to the dish.

Serving katla posto

Health benefits of katla posto

1. katla fish is low in fat and high in protein which makes it an excellent choice for a healthy diet.

2. It contains iodine and selenium which are essential for thyroid function and also has antioxidant properties.

3. The oils present in Katla fish may help to protect against inflammatory bowel disorders and are also good for eyes and skin.

4. It is believed to enhance brain functions improving concentration, nerve signals and reducing attention deficiency. 

5. The poppy seed used in the recipe are a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and magnesium.

Health benefits of katla posto

Conclusion 

In conclusion, preparing katla posto which is a simple yet flavourful dish that can easily become a favorite in any household, by following this easy recipe you can create a delicious bengali dish that will surely impress your family and friends. So why are you waiting for? Give this katla posto recipe a try and enjoy a taste of authentic bengali dish right at your home.

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FAQ'S 

What is katla posto?

katla posto is a traditional bengali dish where slices of katla fish are cooked in a rich and spicy poppy seed paste accompanied with mustard oil and green chilies.

How do you prepare the poppy seed paste for katla posto?

Soak Poppy seeds in warm water for about 20 minutes and then grind with water into a smooth paste you can also add green chilies in the paste.

How long does it take to cook katla posto?

The total time needed for cooking katla posto is 30 minutes.

What do you serve with katla posto?

Katla posto is best enjoyed with steamed rice, which compliments the rich flavours of katla fish and poppy seed gravy.

Can I use Rohu fish instead of katla for this recipe?

Yes, Rohu fish can be used as a substitute for katla in this recipe as both are commonly used in bengali foods for similar dishes.

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