Goan Chicken Xacuti

Name: Goan Chicken Xacuti
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken (bone-in pieces); 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Green Chilli paste; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 3-4 tbsp Oil; 2-3 chopped Onions; 2 chopped Tomatoes; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 100 ml Coconut Milk; 1 tbsp Coriander seeds; 1 sliced Onion; 5-6 Cloves; 7-8 dry Red Chillies; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 inch stick Cinnamon; 1/4 tsp grated Nutmeg; 1 nos Mace; 1 nos Star anise; 1 tsp Fennel seeds; 2 tbsp Poppy seeds; 50 gm Fresh Coconut; 1/2 cup water (to grind)

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Chicken Xacuti is an exotic Chicken Curry dish from Goa. The marinated Chicken pieces are simmered in freshly ground masala paste and Coconut Milk.
Chicken Xacuti (pronounced as "Sha kuti") is a rich, aromatic and spicy Goan curry. The dish is distinguished by it's deep earthy flavour from a complex blend of a few roasted spices and Coconut. Traditionally it is made with Chicken. But other variations are exceptionally done with Lamb, Beef and Crab.

Goan cuisine is not just about seafood. It is much diverse and since this dish was influenced by the Portuguese, it is named as such. The flavour profile of this dish is from the roasted spices along with fresh Coconut and followed by Coconut Milk that not only gives it the heat because of the dry Red Chillies but also a subtlety due to the presence of Coconut. All in all, a super delicious and a perfect side for many a family gatherings and special occasions. Let's begin with the recipe right away.

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ZMA @zesty5

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Ingredients

35-40 minutes

5-6 servings

1 kgChicken (bone-in pieces)
2 tbspGinger Garlic Green Chilli paste
1 tspSalt
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
3-4 tbspOil
2-3chopped Onions
2chopped Tomatoes
1 tbspLemon juice
100 mlCoconut Milk
For the masala -
1 tbspCoriander seeds
1sliced Onion
5-6Cloves
7-8dry Red Chillies
1 tspBlack Peppercorns
2 inchstick Cinnamon
1/4 tspgrated Nutmeg
1nos Mace
1nos Star anise
1 tspFennel seeds
2 tbspPoppy seeds
50 gmFresh Coconut
1/2 cupwater (to grind)

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Steps

35-40 minutes

1

Toast all the whole spices mentioned under the heading masala including poppy seeds. Then grind to a powder. Set aside until use.
2

In a wide pan, heat oil. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute before adding the chopped onions and saute until golden brown. Then add the tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
3

Also add a little of salt and turmeric powder without fail. Now add the chicken pieces and sear them for about 4-5 minutes on a medium high. Keep stirring at regular intervals.
4

After about 5-6 minutes, add the ground masala to the pan. Mix well and cook for about 4-5 minutes at first and then add a cup of hot water. Cover and cook until it's done.
5

Finally stir in the coconut milk. After adding it, there is no need to cook much. Bring it to a rolling boil and then take it off the heat. That's it.
6

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve it piping hot right away. Enjoy!

Tips

To enhance the flavour, ensure to toast the spices well before grinding.

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ZMA @zesty5

on September 02, 2025 04:04

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.