How long does Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu take?

1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 55 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu serve?

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

Is Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu?

1000 grams Country Chicken, 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds, 2½ tbsp Coconut Chunks, 1 Black Cardamom, ½ Star Anise, 4 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu?

About 271 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu

Name: Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 1½ tbsp Coriander Seeds; ½ tbsp Black Peppercorns; ½ inch Cinnamon; 1 Black Cardamom; ½ Star Anise; 4 Green Cardamom; 4 Cloves; 10 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; 2½ tbsp Coconut Chunks; 2 tbsp Oil; 4 Onion; 6 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tsp Salt; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1000 grams Country Chicken; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 2 Tomato, Diced; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

65 min
hot
Serves 8

Prep 10 min · Cook 55 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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Poori and naatukodi pulusu: pooris with an Andhra country chicken curry on a roasted poppy seed and coconut masala. Spicy, serves 8, 65 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

23 items

8 people

Coriander Seeds1½ tbsp
Black Peppercorns½ tbsp
Cinnamon½ inch
Black Cardamom1
Star Anise½
Green Cardamom4
Cloves4
Dry Red Chilli10
Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Coconut Chunks2½ tbsp
Oil2 tbsp
Onion4
Green Chilli, Slit6
Salt2 tsp
Curry leaves4 sprigs
Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Country Chicken1000 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Water2 cup
Tomato, Diced2
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 8 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 8 people
Energy	271kcal	2168kcal
Protein	29g	230g
Carbohydrate	14g	111g
Fat	12g	98g
Fibre	5.2g	42g
Sugar	3.6g	29g

Cookd masalas for country chicken

Madras 65
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Madras 65from ₹94

Method

1
Dry roast all the ingredients required for the masala powder and blend into a powder. It shouldn’t be too fine.
Coriander SeedsBlack PeppercornsCinnamonBlack CardamomStar AniseGreen CardamomClovesDry Red ChilliPoppy SeedsCoconut Chunks
2
In a large pot, add oil. Once hot, add the whole spices and fry for 1 - 2 minutes on a medium heat, or until fragrant. Add the onions, green chilli, salt and curry leaves, and saute for 6 - 7 minutes on a medium heat or until starting to turn golden, Add the ginger garlic paste followed by the turmeric powder and coriander powder. Mix to combine well and saute for a minute, or until the raw smell of the ginger garlic paste goes.
OilOnionGreen ChilliSaltCurry leavesGinger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderCoriander Powder
3
Add the country chicken and mix well. Add the red chilli powder and half of the prepared masala powder. MIx well. Once the chicken starts to stick to the bottom of the pot, add water and bring the a boil. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Country ChickenRed Chilli PowderWaterSalt
4
Once the chicken is 70 percent cooked, add the tomatoes and curry leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
TomatoCurry leavesCoriander Leaves
5
Add the remaining half of the prepared masala powder along with coriander leaves
6
To make the puris, roll out the balls of dough into evenly sized circles, that are around 3-4 mm thick. Fry the puris in hot oil, until they puff up and are golden, around 30 seconds. Serve the hot puri with the hot naatu kodi pulusu and enjoy.

Before you start

How long does Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu take?: 1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 55 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu serve?: 8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu?: 1000 grams Country Chicken, 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds, 2½ tbsp Coconut Chunks, 1 Black Cardamom, ½ Star Anise, 4 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Poori and Naatukodi Pulusu?: About 271 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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MirthikaNovember 2025
i precooked the country chicken for 15 whistles before the procedure.. it turned out really well 😍
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MirthikaNovember 2025
it turned out really well. but little spicy.. super combo