Chicken Xacuti

Chicken Xacuti (pronounced as Sha-Koo-Ti) is a typical Goan chicken curry cooked in coconut paste. It is very a easy to prepare and delicious dish. Coconut and all the spices together give a unique flavour to this dish. The same ingredients and method can be used to make Prawns Xacuti. Only the cooking time will vary.

Preparation time : 15 minutes

Cooking Time : 15 - 20 minutes

Serves : 3 - 4

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Directions

Marinate chicken by applying ¼ teaspoon of turmeric and ½ teaspoon of salt and keep aside.

Dry roast the coconut till golden brown. Keep aside.

Dry roast all the whole dry spices till you get nice aroma. Roast them on a low flame approx. 2-3 minutes.

Grind garlic, ginger and roasted coconut and roasted spice mix into a fine paste by adding little water.

Heat oil in a pan and add onion and fry till soft. Add turmeric powder and the paste and fry on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.

Then, add marinated chicken pieces and fry for further about 3 minutes.

Add salt, nutmeg powder, tamarind pulp, 1½ cups of water and mix well. Bring it to boil.

Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 15-20 minutes till the chicken is fully cooked.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or chapati.