Shakuti Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Shakuti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken (size 15); 3 tablespoons ghee; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup thick coconut milk (from the first squeezing of the grated or desiccated coconut); 1 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup desiccated coconut

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken (size 15)
3 tablespoons ghee
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup thick coconut milk (from the first squeezing of the grated or desiccated coconut)
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup desiccated coconut

1
Cut chicken into serviing pieces. Rinse and pat dry with peper towels.
2
Heat ghee in large frying pan, add chicken and fry until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
3
Add spices, garlic and onion and fry until onion has softened, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add chicken, coconut milk, stock and desiccated coconut, mix well and bring to the boil.
5
Place lid on pan, lower heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until chicken is almost tender.
6
Uncover pan and simmer 10 more minutes or until sauce is thick and dry.

847

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken (size 15), 3 tablespoons ghee, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Shakuti 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.

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