Chicken Xacuti

Chicken Xacuti is a flavourful Goan curry made with roasted spices, coconut milk, and tender chicken. Known for its rich, aromatic blend of spices, this traditional dish offers a bold taste of Goa in every bite. Perfect for those who love hearty, authentic Indian cuisine. Savor the essence of Goa with Chicken Xacuti!

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Cuisine

Goan

Meal Course

Main Course

Delivery Friendly*

Serves

Ingredients

Maggi® Coconut Milk Thin

800 ml
Coconut Oil

100 ml
Chicken Curry Cut

3 Kg
Grated Coconut

150 gms
Onion (sliced)

250 gms
Dry Kashmiri Chillies

20 pcs
Garlic Cloves (sliced)

10 pcs
Green Cardamom

10 pods
Cloves

10 pcs
Green Chillies (slit)

8 pcs
Cinnamon Stick

3 pcs
Mace (patri)

2 pcs
Tamarind Balls (marble size)

5 no
Black Peppercorns

4 tsp
Coriander Seeds

4 tsp
White Poppy Seeds

2 tsp
Turmeric Powder

1 tsp
Aniseeds

1 tsp
Fresh Curry Leaves

10-12
Coriander Leaves

Garnish

Prepare Chicken Xacuti

Step 1
Roasting the Spices:
- a. Begin by dry roasting cinnamon sticks, mace, aniseeds, green cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns until fragrant.
- b. Add coriander seeds to the roasted spices and continue to dry roast until all the spices are aromatic.
- c. Transfer the roasted spices to a bowl. Roast dry red chilies until they are fragrant, then set aside.
Step 2
Roasting the Grated Coconut (Soye):
- a. Dry roast grated coconut until golden brown. This imparts a distinct character to the Xacuti Curry. Preparing the Masala Paste:
- b. Grind the roasted spices, roasted coconut, and dried red chilies into a fine powder using a mixer grinder.
- c. Heat coconut oil in a pan and add curry leaves, green chilies, garlic, and onions. Cook until the onions turn golden brown.
- d. Add poppy seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and tamarind to the onions. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- e. Grind the cooked mixture into a smooth paste. This forms the base masala for the curry.
- f. Add Spices & Coconut Powder to the pan & cook for 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Cooking the Xacuti Masala:
- a. Heat coconut oil in a pan and add the ground masala paste. Cook for 5 minutes until the masala is aromatic and well-cooked.
- b. Add the chicken pieces to the masala. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is tender. Add water if required.
- c. Once the chicken is cooked, add Maggi® Coconut Milk to the curry. Stir well to combine.
- d. Cook the curry for an additional 5-10 minutes until it thickens and reaches a creamy consistency. Finishing Touches:
- e. Garnish the Xacuti Chicken Curry with fresh coriander leaves.
- f. Plate the dish and serve hot with rice or bread.

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