Goan Chicken Xacuti (Shakuti)

Name: Goan Chicken Xacuti (Shakuti)
Total time: 4200 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 gm curry cut Chicken; 1/8 tsp grated Nutmeg; 3 tbsp chopped Coriander leaves; 1 teaspoon Coconut pieces for garnish- optional; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric; to taste Salt; 1 tbsp Ghee/oil; To Roast and grind; 1/2 cup grated Coconut; 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Seeds; 1/2 inch Ginger; 4-5 Garlic cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2-3 green Cardamom seeds; 1 black Cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon Peppercorns; 5-6 Cloves; 4-5 dry kashmiri Chilli; 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds; 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds; 1.5 teaspoon Coriander seeds; 1 Onion sliced; 2 tbsp Oil; 3/4 teaspoon Saunf; 1/2 teaspoon Jeera; 1 small strand Mace

Rekha Unni @cook_13338247

Kolkata

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

Rekha Unni @cook_13338247

Kolkata

#nonvegcurries
Delicious, mouthwatering, aromat authentic Chicken Xacuti. Though it has lots of spices, it's neither too hot nor spicy and made during festive season in Goa

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Ingredients

70 minutes

4 servings

500 gmcurry cut Chicken
1/8 tspgrated Nutmeg
3 tbspchopped Coriander leaves
1 teaspoonCoconut pieces for garnish- optional
1/2 teaspoonTurmeric
to tasteSalt
1 tbspGhee/oil
To Roast and grind
1/2 cupgrated Coconut
1/2 teaspoonSesame Seeds
1/2 inchGinger
4-5Garlic cloves
1 inchCinnamon
2-3green Cardamom seeds
1black Cardamom
1/2 teaspoonPeppercorns
5-6Cloves
4-5dry kashmiri Chilli
1/4 teaspoonFenugreek Seeds
1 teaspoonPoppy Seeds
1.5 teaspoonCoriander seeds
1Onion sliced
2 tbspOil
3/4 teaspoonSaunf
1/2 teaspoonJeera
1small strand Mace

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Steps

70 minutes

1

Marinate 500 chicken pieces with salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric, set aside for 30 mins
2

Heat 1 tbsp oil, roast all the spices, 1/2 inch ginger piece, 4-5 garlic cloves
3

Add 1 sliced onion, 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut, saute until golden brown
4

Allow the masala to cool completely
5

Add to a mixer jar, add a little water, blend into a smooth puree
6

Heat 1 tbsp oil, add the marinated chicken, stir fry for 2-3 mins
7

Add the ground masala paste, mix well
8

Add salt to taste, bring to a boil, cover & cook on low heat until done
9

Add 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg, 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, mix well and take off heat
10

Serve hot with rice or pulao

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Rekha Unni @cook_13338247

on August 15, 2018 12:21

Kolkata

Humble soul embarking on beautiful journey of love called life. cooking is one of my favourite hobbies and I love experimenting with different types of foods. it's the love of cooking for my family which has made this hobby as one of my passions. My blog: https://SpicesandDesserts.com