JK Poppy Seeds 50g

Poppy seeds also known as Posta or Posto in Bengali, Khus Khus in Hindi, and Kasa Kasa in Tamil, are not only common in Indian cuisines but also popularly used in European cuisines as well. Posta is tiny, blue-grey colored seeds that lose their narcotic characteristics as they ripen. Posta seeds are famously known for adding a nutty feel to bread, salads, cakes bagels, and more. They are used as sprinklers, stuffing, or as an additive in European dishes. Other than these, Posta has many other uses, especially in Indian cuisine, it can be used as a paste or ground and cooked with vegetables or other dishes. Bengalis have a delicacy called Posta Bora (deep-fried poppy paste) consumed with rice. Poppy seeds are also used as a thickening agent in dishes like curries, kheer, and other milk-based sweets.