Chicken Xacuti

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Traditional Goan chicken xacuti curry in a kadhai with sides

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Chicken Xacuti
Recipe | Goan Christmas Special Curry

Name: ~Chicken Xacuti~ Recipe | Goan Christmas Special Curry
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For the chicken:; 500 gm Chicken (curry cut pieces); ½ cup Tamarind water; to taste Salt; 2 tbsp Oil; For the xacuti masala:; 1 Onion (finely chopped); 1½ inch Ginger (finely chopped); 8 Garlic cloves (finely chopped); 8 Kashmiri dry red chilli; ½ cup Fresh coconut (grated); 2 tbsp Poppy seeds; 4 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon stick; 15 Black peppercorns; 1½ tsp Cumin seeds; 1½ tbsp Coriander seeds; 1 tbsp Fennel seeds; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; ½ tsp Sesame seeds; ¼ tsp Methi seeds (fenugreek); ½ tsp Oil

60 mins

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Non Veg

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Chicken xacuti is an iconic Goan curry distinguished by its complex spice blend and rich coconut base. This traditional dish features chicken pieces simmered in a fragrant masala made from roasted whole spices, coconut, and tamarind.

Ingredients

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For the chicken:

500 gmChicken (curry cut pieces)

½ cupTamarind water

to tasteSalt

2 tbspOil

For the xacuti masala:

1Onion (finely chopped)

1½ inchGinger (finely chopped)

8Garlic cloves (finely chopped)

8Kashmiri dry red chilli

½ cupFresh coconut (grated)

2 tbspPoppy seeds

4Cloves

1 inchCinnamon stick

15Black peppercorns

1½ tspCumin seeds

1½ tbspCoriander seeds

1 tbspFennel seeds

1 tspTurmeric powder

½ tspSesame seeds

¼ tspMethi seeds (fenugreek)

½ tspOil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Preparing and marinating the chicken

Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle salt over the chicken pieces and rub well to coat evenly. Set aside.

Description - Step 3

Roasting the whole spices

In the same pan (no need to wash), add all the whole spices: Kashmiri red chillies, poppy seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, sesame seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Roast them on a low flame for 3-5 minutes. The spices are ready when they release a fragrant aroma and just begin to turn brown. Turn off the heat and let the spices cool.

Description - Step 5

Cooking the chicken xacuti

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add the ground masala paste and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes with constant stirring, ensuring the chicken is coated with the masala. Add enough water for the gravy and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and continue cooking until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Add the tamarind water and simmer for another 5-7 minutes on a low flame.

Step 1

Preparing and marinating the chicken

5 Minutes

Step 2

Preparing the onion-coconut mixture

8 Minutes

Step 3

Roasting the whole spices

5 Minutes

Step 4

Making the xacuti masala paste

5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Use a shallow, wide bowl or a traditional serving dish for the xacuti.

Pairing Instructions

Serve the chicken xacuti alongside steamed rice or with ladi pav. For an authentic Goan experience, accompany with sannas and a refreshing sol kadhi.

Garnishing Instructions

Garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves scattered over the top.

Chicken Xacuti

Chicken Xacuti
Recipe | Goan Christmas Special Curry

Ingredients

Follow
Directions

Description - Step 1

Preparing and marinating the chicken

Description - Step 2

Preparing the onion-coconut mixture

Description - Step 3

Roasting the whole spices

Description - Step 4

Making the xacuti masala paste

Description - Step 5

Cooking the chicken xacuti

Description - Step 6

Finishing and garnishing

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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Description - Step 1

Preparing and marinating the chicken

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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