Chicken Poppy Seeds Masala

1: Soak all the ingredients under ‘to soak & grind’ (except ginger garlic paste) for 30 minutes in warm water.

2: Grind it into a paste along with ginger garlic paste and set aside.

3: To a pan, heat oil and add clove, cinnamon and cardamom, followed by onion, green chilli and ginger garlic paste. Saute for 2 minutes.

4: Add chicken, turmeric powder and salt. Saute for 5 minutes.

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.

6: Add the previously prepared paste and mix. Continue cooking for 5 minutes.

7: Garnish with coriander leaves, and serve.