Goan Chicken Xacuti Recipe

Name: Goan Chicken Xacuti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp turmeric; 2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tsp coriander seeds; 2 tsp poppy seeds; 1 tsp ground mace; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 tbsp desiccated coconut; 2 chicken breasts; 1/2 cauliflower; 1/2 broccoli; 1 tsp grated nutmeg; 2 tsp tamarind paste; 500 ml coconut milk

Servings: persons

2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp coriander seeds
2 tsp poppy seeds
1 tsp ground mace
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 large onion, chopped
4 tbsp desiccated coconut
2 chicken breasts
1/2 cauliflower
1/2 broccoli
1 tsp grated nutmeg
2 tsp tamarind paste
500 ml coconut milk

1
Chop onions
2
Put all spices except nutmeg into dish and grind
3
Roast dessicated coconut in pre-heated oven, 200F, for 10mins or until golden brown
4
Fry onions in deep pan until golden brown
5
Add chicken with dessicated coconut and spices and make sure it is well covered
6
Pour over coconut milk and add broccoli and cauliflower and bring to simmer.
7
Add water until all chicken and vegetables are covered.
8
Grate in nutmeg and add tamarind paste
9
Cook on low heat for 30 mins, stirring when necessary.
10
Add water if it begins to dry out
11
Serve with rice and naan

189

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp cayenne pepper, 2 tsp coriander seeds, 2 tsp poppy seeds, and more.

Yes, Goan Chicken Xacuti falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Goan Chicken Xacuti

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