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Postor Bora

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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).

Cultural Context

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.

Ingredients

1 cupwhite poppy seeds(soaked 2 hours)
1/4 cupfresh coconut(grated)
1-2 green chili(finely chopped)
1 inchginger(grated)
2 tbsprice flour(for binding)
to tastesalt
for fryingmustard oil

Method

1. Grind soaked poppy seeds with coconut to a coarse paste. 2. Mix with chili, ginger, rice flour, and salt. 3. Shape into small patties. 4. Deep-fry in mustard oil until golden. 5...

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Regional Variations

Dhaka

Sometimes includes minced onion for extra crunch

Dietary

VegetarianVeganGluten-FreeHalalpoppy seeds

Sources

๐Ÿ“–

Chitrita Banerji โ€” Bengali Cooking: Seasons and Festivals

1997cookbook
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Bong Eats โ€” Postor Bora Recipe

2020websiteโ†— link

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