Poppy Seeds Khus Khus

Indian cuisine includes a variety of wholesome foods. They not only work to fill the stomach, but they are also used in the treatment of medical problems.Poppy Seeds Khus Khus are one such food item, which apart from enhancing the taste of dishes, is also popular for its medicinal properties.In Indian cuisine, white poppy seeds are added for thickness, texture and flavor to recipes. Commonly used in the preparation of korma, ground Poppy Seeds Khus Khus , along with coconut and other spices, are combined into a paste added during cooking. Poppy seeds are widely used in many regional Indian cuisines.(source)

In Bengal (West Bengal and Bangladesh) white poppy seeds are called posto . They are very popular and are used as the main ingredient in a variety of dishes like ‘ Aloo posto’,’ Chachuri ‘, ‘Postor Bora’.In Karnataka cuisine, Gasagase Payasa, a liquid dessert made out of white poppy seeds, jaggery, coconut and milk is very popular.In Maharashtra, poppy seeds are used to garnish anarsa, a special sweet prepared during the festival of Diwali.

Poppy Seed– Names in different Indian Languages.

Hindi– Khuskhus , Bengal – Posto, Gujrati –Khaskhas , Punjabi – Khuskhus

Tamil – Kasakasa, Urdu – Khukhus

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