How to Make Til Potol/ Sesame Pointed Gourd
![How to Make Til Potol](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/How-to-Make-Til-Potol.png)
Bongos those who are addicted to poppy seeds/posto know how delectable the recipe of potol posto/Pointed gourd with poppy seeds, But today the price of posto is skyrocketing, so why not make til potol, which is almost similar in taste to potol posto. The fried pointed gourds are simmered in a thick gravy made with poppy seeds and sesame seeds (the ratio is 1:2.5) and finished in a warm, ginger laced sauce; This is How to Make Til Potol/ Sesame Pointed Gourd.
In Potol posto we are not using any type of spice, not even turmeric powder. So this is also not an exception, here also I am not using any type of spice, but you can add turmeric powder and garam masala.
![How to Make Til Potol](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/How-to-Make-Til-Potol-2.png)
Equipment used
- Blender
- Kadai
- Spatula
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- Sesame seeds/Til-2.5 tbsp
- Poppy seeds/Posto-1 tbsp
- Pointed gourds/ Potol-8
- Ginger-1/2 inch
- Garlic-4-5 cloves
- Mustard oil-1 tbsp
- Green chili-2
- Salt to taste
How to Make Til Potol/ Sesame Pointed Gourd
In a bowl add 1 tbsp poppy seeds
![Til Potol step1](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step1.png)
Add 2.5 tbsp sesame seeds
![Til Potol step2](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step2.png)
Add water and let them soak for 15 minutes
![Til Potol step3](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step3.png)
Take a blender jar and add the poppy and sesame seeds mix, ginger garlic, and a green chili
![Til Potol step4](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step4.png)
Make a fine and smooth paste.
![Til Potol step5](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step5.png)
Take potol and peel them and with the help of sharp knife silt lengthwise on one side like the image
![Til Potol step6](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step6.png)
![Til Potol step7](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step7.png)
Heat oil in a Kadai
![Til Potol step8](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step8.png)
Add panchphoron for tempering
![Til Potol step9](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step9.png)
Now add the pointed gourds/potol and stir them
![Til Potol step10](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step10.png)
Stir them till They become soft and color also changes to light brown, it takes 2-3 minutes in medium flame.
![Til Potol step11](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step11.png)
Pour the sesame paste
![Til Potol step12](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step12.png)
Wash the jar with water and add that water, and mix them well
![Til Potol step13](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step13.png)
Add salt and silted green chili, put the flame on low, and allow them to cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes
![Til Potol step14](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step14.png)
![Til Potol step15](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step15.png)
![Til Potol step16](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step16.png)
Now the gravy becomes thick and the potols are well cooked.
![Til Potol step17](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step17.png)
So transfer them to a serving plate and serve hot with rice.
![Til Potol step18](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Til-Potol-step18.png)
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