Name: Goan Chicken Xacuti recipe by Rekha Unni at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Curry cut chicken 500 grams; Grated nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon; Chopped coriander leaves 3 tablespoon; Coconut pieces for garnish- optional 1 teaspoon; Turmeric 1/2 teaspoon; Salt to taste; Ghee/oil 1 tablespoon; To Roast and grind; Grated coconut 1/2 cup; Sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon; Ginger 1/2 inch; Garlic cloves 4-5; Cinnamon 1 inch; Green cardamom 2-3; Black cardamom 1; Peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon; Cloves 5-6; Dry kashmiri chilli 4-5; Fenu greek seeds 1/4 teaspoon; Poppy seeds 1 teaspoon; Coriander seeds 1.5 teaspoon; Onion sliced 1; Oil 2 tablespoon; Saunf 3/4 teaspoon; Jeera 1/2 teaspoon; Small strand mace 1

ABOUT Goan Chicken Xacuti RECIPE

Delicious, mouthwatering, aromatic authentic Chicken Xacuti. Though it has lots of spices, its neither too hot nor spicy and made during festive season in Goa

Ingredients Serving: 4

Curry cut chicken 500 grams
Grated nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon
Chopped coriander leaves 3 tablespoon
Coconut pieces for garnish- optional 1 teaspoon
Turmeric 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Ghee/oil 1 tablespoon
To Roast and grind
Grated coconut 1/2 cup
Sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Ginger 1/2 inch
Garlic cloves 4-5
Cinnamon 1 inch
Green cardamom 2-3
Black cardamom 1
Peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon
Cloves 5-6
Dry kashmiri chilli 4-5
Fenu greek seeds 1/4 teaspoon
Poppy seeds 1 teaspoon
Coriander seeds 1.5 teaspoon
Onion sliced 1
Oil 2 tablespoon
Saunf 3/4 teaspoon
Jeera 1/2 teaspoon
Small strand mace 1

Instructions

Marinate 500 chicken pieces with salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, set aside for 30 minutes
Heat 1 tablespoon oil, roast all the spices, 1/2 inch ginger piece, 4-5 garlic cloves
Add 1 sliced onion, 1/2 cup grated fresh Coconut, saute until golden brown
Allow the masala to cool completely
Add to a mixer jar, add a little water, blend Into a smooth puree
Heat 1 tablespoon oil, add the marinated chicken, Stir fry for 2-3 minutes
Add the ready masala paste, mix well
Add salt to taste, bring to a boil, cover and Cook on low heat until done
Add 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg, 3 tablespoon chopped Coriander leaves, take off heat
Serve hot with rice or poa

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