Posto
পোস্তো
POH-stoh
Posto (পোস্তো) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a dish made with poppy seeds, popular in Bengali cuisine. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer POSTO (5).
Meaning & usage
Posto refers to poppy seeds used in Bengali cuisine, often ground into a paste and cooked with vegetables or fish. It is a staple in Bengali households, known for its rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture. The dish is especially popular in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
In a sentence
For lunch, we had a delicious serving of aloo posto with steamed rice.
Posto as a crossword answer
Posto is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A dish made with poppy seeds, popular in Bengali cuisine” (5)
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