In the ground-up pods and immediately get rid of the pot in the warmth. You would like to scald the powder but you don't need it to sit there and boil to the stove, it will break down the flavoring. This was in Australia so need to be pertinent, but https://decorative-poppy-pods35555.bloguerosa.com/31179893/dried-poppy-pods-for-crafts-can-be-fun-for-anyone