Easiest Way to Cook Perfect Goan Chicken Xacuti (Shakuti)

Goan Chicken Xacuti (Shakuti).

You can have Goan Chicken Xacuti (Shakuti) using 26 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Goan Chicken Xacuti (Shakuti)

1. It's 500 gm of curry cut Chicken.
2. You need 1/8 tsp of grated Nutmeg.
3. Prepare 3 tbsp of chopped Coriander leaves.
4. Prepare 1 teaspoon of Coconut pieces for garnish- optional.
5. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric.
6. Prepare to taste of Salt.
7. You need 1 tbsp of Ghee/oil.
8. You need of To Roast and grind.
9. It's 1/2 cup of grated Coconut.
10. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of Sesame Seeds.
11. Prepare 1/2 inch of Ginger.
12. It's 4-5 of Garlic cloves.
13. It's 1 inch of Cinnamon.
14. It's 2-3 of green Cardamom seeds.
15. Prepare 1 of black Cardamom.
16. It's 1/2 teaspoon of Peppercorns.
17. You need 5-6 of Cloves.
18. You need 4-5 of dry kashmiri Chilli.
19. Prepare 1/4 teaspoon of Fenugreek Seeds.
20. It's 1 teaspoon of Poppy Seeds.
21. Prepare 1.5 teaspoon of Coriander seeds.
22. It's 1 of Onion sliced.
23. You need 2 tbsp of Oil.
24. It's 3/4 teaspoon of Saunf.
25. It's 1/2 teaspoon of Jeera.
26. Prepare 1 of small strand Mace.

Goan Chicken Xacuti (Shakuti) step by step

1. Marinate 500 chicken pieces with salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric, set aside for 30 mins.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil, roast all the spices, 1/2 inch ginger piece, 4-5 garlic cloves.
3. Add 1 sliced onion, 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut, saute until golden brown.
4. Allow the masala to cool completely.
5. Add to a mixer jar, add a little water, blend into a smooth puree.
6. Heat 1 tbsp oil, add the marinated chicken, stir fry for 2-3 mins.
7. Add the ground masala paste, mix well.
8. Add salt to taste, bring to a boil, cover & cook on low heat until done.
9. Add 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg, 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, mix well and take off heat.
10. Serve hot with rice or pulao.