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White poppy seeds

Also called khus khus, khas khas, posto

Ivory-coloured poppy seeds ground to a paste to thicken and enrich Mughlai kormas and Bengali posto dishes; mild and nutty.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodCashews

    Richer and sweeter; soak and grind for a similar creamy thickener.

  • T2 · GoodMelon seeds

    Classic Indian thickener; milder, slightly less nutty.

  • T2 · GoodPoppy seeds

    Same nutty thickening but blue-grey, which darkens pale sauces.

  • T3 · In a pinchGround almonds

    Sweeter and grainier; works as a thickener but tastes of almond.

  • T3 · In a pinchHulled sesame seeds

    Stronger, more toasty flavour; grind well and use less. (use 0.75× the amount)

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