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Crispy golden fritters made from a paste of white poppy seeds, coconut, and spices. These have a nutty, slightly sweet flavor with a delicate crunch from the poppy seeds. Traditionally eaten as a winter snack in Bengal, often with a drizzle of date palm jaggery (nolen gur).
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A winter specialty in Bengali households, especially during the harvest festival of Poush Parbon. Poppy seeds (posto) are believed to provide warmth in cold weather. Often served with puffed rice (muri) as an evening snack.
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Sometimes includes minced onion for extra crunch
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