Goan Chicken Xacuti Recipe
Chicken xacuti is a traditional Goan curry made with chicken and bold aromatic spices. This is one of the most loved curries in Goa that has a perfect blend of spicy, tangy and coconut creaminess. This curry is a staple in Goan households and a popular choice in restaurants. While chicken is the most common base, Xacuti is a versatile dish that can also be prepared with mutton, fish or even vegetarian alternatives like mushrooms.
Equipment
Cooking pot
Blender
Ingredients
- 1 kg Bone-in Chicken curry cut
- 2 teaspoon Salt
For Chicken Marination (Green Chutney)
- 1 cup Coriander Leaves
- 2 no Green Chillies
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Fresh Masala (Set 1)
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 6 no Dry Red Chillies
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Whole Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
- 4 no Cloves
- 1 piece Cinnamon
- 6 no Cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 no Start Anise
Fresh Masala (set 2)
- 2 tablespoon Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus)
- 8 cloves Garlic peeled
- 2 inch Ginger peeled & sliced
- 2 tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 2 tablespoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 cup Fresh Coconut Grated
- 2 tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
For Tempering
- 4 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 2 large Onion peeled & finely chopped
Instructions
- Marinating Chicken - Grind together ingredients for green chutney to a smooth paste. Take chicken in a bowl, add salt and green chutney and mix well. Set aside for 30 mins.
- Making Fresh Masala - Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan, add whole spices given in set 1 and roast till lightly golden. Now add in all ingredients given in set 2 except coconut and tamarind. Roast well and take it in a blender.
- In the same pan add in coconut and roast till golden. Remove the blender, add in tamarind pulp and grind to a smooth puree with some water. Set aside.
- Cooking Chicken xacuti - Heat oil in a pan, add onions and cook till golden. Add marinated chicken and saute for 5 mins. Add ground masala, salt and water. Mix well.
- Bring it to a boil and simmer for 30 to 40 mins till oil separates and chicken is cooked.
- Remove and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Goan Chicken Xacuti Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
507
% Daily Value*
Fat
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
18
g
113
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
139
mg
46
%
Sodium
941
mg
41
%
Potassium
611
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
1105
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
84
mg
8
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.