How long does Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala?

500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds, 2 tsp Coriander Seeds, 4 Cloves, 2 Green Cardamom, 2 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala?

About 376 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala

Name: Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; 4 Cloves; ½ inch Cinnamon; 2 Green Cardamom; 2 tsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; As needed Warm Water; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 4 tbsp Groundnut oil; 3 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2 Green Cardamom; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ cup Water; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

45 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as khus khus chicken · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Chicken poppy seeds masala in a ground paste of soaked poppy seeds, coriander seeds and whole spices. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes plus soaking, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

18 items

4 people

Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Cloves7
Cinnamon1½ inch
Green Cardamom4
Coriander Seeds2 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Warm WaterAs needed
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Groundnut oil4 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Green Chilli, Slit3
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Water½ cup
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	376kcal	1504kcal
Protein	28g	111g
Carbohydrate	14g	55g
Fat	25g	99g
Fibre	4.6g	18g
Sugar	2.6g	10g

Cookd masalas for poppy seeds

Method

1
Soak all the ingredients except ginger garlic paste for 30 minutes in warm water.
Poppy SeedsClovesCinnamonGreen CardamomCoriander SeedsCuminWarm Water
2
Grind it into a paste along with ginger garlic paste and set aside.
Ginger Garlic Paste
3
To a pan, heat oil and add clove, cinnamon and cardamom, followed by onion, green chillli and ginger garlic paste. Saute for 2 minutes.
Groundnut oilClovesCinnamonGreen CardamomOnionGreen ChilliGinger Garlic Paste
4
Add chicken, turmeric powder and salt. Saute for 5 minutes.
Chicken Curry CutTurmeric PowderSalt
5
Add red chilli powder and mix for a minute. Then add water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes on low heat.
Red Chilli PowderWater
6
Add the previously prepared paste and mix. Continue cooking for 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves, and serve.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala?: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds, 2 tsp Coriander Seeds, 4 Cloves, 2 Green Cardamom, 2 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala?: About 376 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.