Xacuti Chicken Recipe

Name: Xacuti Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs skinless chicken, and cut into large pieces; 4 tablespoons oil; 1 cup desiccated coconut (unsweetened); 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 5 dried red chilies, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 ½ teaspoons coriander seeds; 10 black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 teaspoon onion seeds; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 6 cloves; 2 inches cinnamon sticks, broken up; 4 star anise; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 medium onions, chopped; salt; 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp (or lemon); ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

3 lbs skinless chicken, and cut into large pieces
4 tablespoons oil
1 cup desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
6 garlic cloves, chopped
5 dried red chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 ½ teaspoons coriander seeds
10 black peppercorns
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon onion seeds
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
6 cloves
2 inches cinnamon sticks, broken up
4 star anise
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
2 medium onions, chopped
salt
1 tablespoon tamarind pulp (or lemon)
¼ teaspoon nutmeg

1
In a pan, heat a tbsp of the oil and lightly fry the coconut.
2
When brown remove from the heat and put in into your blender.
3
To the blender, add ALL of the spices and the garlic,add a little water, blend to make a smoothish paste.
4
In the same pan heat the remaining oil and fry the onions till well browned.
5
Add the spice mix (masala) that you blended, to the onions and fry till fragrant.
6
Add the chicken and 2 cups of water, stir to blend all together.
7
season with salt.
8
Cover the pot and simmer for approximately 30 mins till chicken is tender.
9
Stir in the nutmeg.
10
Adjust seasoning to your taste.
11
Serve hot with a rice dish, and, a vegetable curry.

1142

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs skinless chicken, and cut into large pieces, 4 tablespoons oil, 1 cup desiccated coconut (unsweetened), 6 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Xacuti Chicken 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.

Xacuti Chicken

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