Poached Chicken Breast with Pumpkin Mash

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Chef Vicky Ratnani

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Poached Chicken Breast with Pumpkin Mash

About Poached Chicken Breast with Pumpkin Mash

Table of Contents

Chicken breasts poached in flavoured water and served with spiced pumpkin mash

  • Skinless and boneless chicken breasts 2
  • Pumpkin puree ¾ cup
  • Fennel seeds (saunf) 1 tsp
  • Green cardamoms 5 to 6
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  • Dry roast fennels seeds, cardamoms, 1 tsp cumin seeds and peppercorns in a non-stick pan till fragrant.
  • Add turmeric powder and 1 cup water, simmer for a minute.Add fresh rosemary and onion, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
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Ingredients

  • Skinless and boneless chicken breasts 2
  • Pumpkin puree ¾ cup
  • Fennel seeds (saunf) 1 tsp
  • Green cardamoms 5 to 6
  • Cumin seeds 1½ tsps
  • Black peppercorns 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs 2
  • Medium onion, halved horizontally 1
  • Leek 1 inch
  • Medum carrot 1
  • Salt to taste
  • Black peppercorns, crushed to taste
  • Oil 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Carom seeds (ajwain_) ½ tsp
  • Asafoetida (hing) ¼ tsp
  • Curry leaves 8 to 10
  • Coconut milk 4 tbsps
  • Micro greens for garnishing
  • Walnut kernels 1 to 2

How to Make Poached Chicken Breast with Pumpkin Mash (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Dry roast fennels seeds, cardamoms, 1 tsp cumin seeds and peppercorns in a non-stick pan till fragrant.
  2. Add turmeric powder and 1 cup water, simmer for a minute.Add fresh rosemary and onion, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Roughly chop leek into thick strips and add. Halve carrot vertically and add along with salt and crushed peppercorns and let it simmer. Add chicken breasts, cover and poach for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat oil in another non-stick pan. Add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Add carom seeds, asafoetida and remaining cumin seeds and saute for 15 seconds.
  5. Add curry leaves, 2 tbsps coconut milk, pumpkin puree, crushed peppercorns and salt, mix well and cook till thick.
  6. Add remaining coconut milk to the chicken, mix lightly and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Spread a ladleful of pumpkin mash in a shallow serving plate. Place the poached chicken on it along with onion, carrot and leek. Pour the sauce on top and garnish with micro greens. Grate walnuts on top and serve immediately.

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About chef

Chef Vicky Ratnani

Chef Vicky Ratnani

I have always been an explorer & a lover for flavour & taste. Being a chef for the most prestigious ocean liner company Cunard and helming the largest kitchen at sea, has made my dream and my life have the best of the best.

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Key Details:

Prep:10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Fusion

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