Posto Chicken
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Posto Chicken is a regal, sophisticated, and profoundly aromatic Bengali non-vegetarian masterpiece celebrated for its unique poppy seed base and subtle spices. This recipe features succulent chicken pieces slow-cooked in a shimmering professional-grade sauce made of ground poppy seeds, green chilies, and mustard oil. Known for its sophisticated flavor and popularity as a premium light meat dish in Eastern Indian dining, it represents the soulful heart of heritage Bengali home cooking. Its taste is intensely nutty and creamy, with the poppy seeds providing a unique professional-grade velvety mouthfeel. This dish is a mandatory favorite for special family lunches and healthy celebratory menus. Best enjoyed hot from the professional-grade cauldron with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Using fresh-ground poppy seeds is mandatory for achieving the traditional professional-grade nutty flavor profile.
- Ensuring the poppy seed paste is smooth provides the absolute secret to provide a professional-grade velvety texture.
- The addition of raw mustard oil for finishing provide the essential professional-grade pungent lift found in Bengali recipes.
- Always use hot water for the gravy; this is the professional key to ensuring the professional-grade moist and tender chicken.
Nutritional Information(Per 1 bowl (250g))
340 kcal
24g
20g
14g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.