How long does Chicken Vellai Salna take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Vellai Salna serve?

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

Is Chicken Vellai Salna 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 Vellai Salna?

500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 3 grams Poppy Seeds, 40 grams Coconut, 5 Cashew (half), 3 grams Fennel Seeds, 15 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Vellai Salna?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Vellai Salna?

About 337 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Vellai Salna

Name: Chicken Vellai Salna
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 5 Cashew (half); 3 grams Poppy Seeds; 3 grams Fennel Seeds; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 40 grams Coconut, Cubes; 125 ml Water; 3 tbsp Peanut Oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 pieces Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 3 Green Cardamom; 3 Cloves; 15 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 5 grams Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; 5 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 80 grams Onion, Diced; 15 grams Ginger Garlic Paste; 90 grams Tomato, Diced; 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; 3 grams Salt; 125 ml Water; 375 ml Water; 2 sprigs Curry leaves

25 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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4 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 white salna, chicken white salna · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Chicken vellai salna, a white Tamil Nadu gravy of chicken in a coconut, cashew and poppy seed paste with mint. Quick, mild, serves 4, 25 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

20 items

4 people

Cashew (half)5
Poppy Seeds3 grams
Fennel Seeds3 grams
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Coconut, Cubes40 grams
Water625 ml
Peanut Oil3 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 pieces
Green Cardamom3
Cloves3
Green Chilli, Slit15 grams
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped5 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped5 grams
Onion, Diced80 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste15 grams
Tomato, Diced90 grams
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Salt3 grams
Curry leaves2 sprigs

Contains: groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts.

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	337kcal	1348kcal
Protein	28g	110g
Carbohydrate	9.8g	39g
Fat	22g	87g
Fibre	3.7g	15g
Sugar	2.4g	9.6g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
In a mixer jar, add all the ingredients for the paste, blend into a smooth paste, and set aside.
Cashew (half)Poppy SeedsFennel SeedsBlack PeppercornsCoconutWater
2
In a Kadhai add all the whole garam masalas, once aromatic (around 10 seconds), add the green chilli, mint and coriander leaves once wilted, add the onions and saute on a moderate flame for 3 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
Peanut OilCinnamonKalpasi (Stone Flower)Green CardamomClovesGreen ChilliMint LeavesCoriander LeavesOnion
3
Add ginger garlic paste and tomatoes then saute for 2 minutes on a moderate flame or until they turn soft. Add the chicken saute for 2-3 minutes on a high flame, pour water and bring it to a boil. Add the prepared paste
Ginger Garlic PasteTomatoChicken Curry CutSaltWater
4
Pour water again cover and cook on a low-medium flame for 10 minutes. Finish the salna with curry leaves and serve hot with dosa, idli or chapathis
WaterCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Chicken Vellai Salna take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Vellai Salna serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Vellai Salna vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Vellai Salna 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 Vellai Salna?: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 3 grams Poppy Seeds, 40 grams Coconut, 5 Cashew (half), 3 grams Fennel Seeds, 15 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Vellai Salna?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Vellai Salna?: About 337 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

5 notes

C
A Cookd cookMarch 2024
taste’s great
M
MuthuFebruary 2024
Wonderful Recipe 🖖
C
A Cookd cookNovember 2025
finally found a salna receipt that matches Madurai salna. thanks
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Praneethaa S.KJune 2025
Add more chillies according to spice preference but otherwise its amazing!
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Varshini SelvarajApril 2025
Quite Simple yet delicious. Must try !