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, 2 Green Cardamom, 3 Cloves, 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 377 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 tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; ½ inch Cinnamon; 2 Green Cardamom; 3 Cloves; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 4 tbsp Groundnut oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 tsp Coriander Seeds; As needed Warm Water; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; 1 tsp Salt; ½ cup Water; 4 Cloves

Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Total45 min

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Serves4

Per serving377 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party

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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

Ingredients

18 items

Cooking for4 servings

Cumin1 tsp
Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Cinnamon1.5 inch
Green Cardamom4
Cloves7
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Groundnut oil4 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit3
Coriander Seeds2 tsp
Warm WaterAs needed
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water½ cup

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	377kcal	1508kcal
Protein	28g	111g
Carbohydrate	14g	55g
Fat	25g	99g
Fibre	4.7g	19g
Sugar	2.7g	11g

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Method

1
Soak all the ingredients except ginger garlic paste for 30 minutes in warm water.
CuminPoppy SeedsCinnamonGreen CardamomCoriander SeedsWarm WaterCloves
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.
ClovesGreen CardamomGinger Garlic PasteGroundnut oilCinnamonOnionGreen Chilli
4
Add chicken, turmeric powder and salt. Saute for 5 minutes.
Turmeric PowderChicken Curry CutSalt
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, 2 Green Cardamom, 3 Cloves, 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 377 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.