Chicken Xacuti

Chicken Xacuti

My take on a Goan Chicken Xacuti! Inspired by my recent trip to Goa

Proper Spice Explosion in this one! Don’t be put off by all the ingredients, go with what you have – its worth it!

Spices – Xacuti Masala marinade.

• 1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 Tbsp Coriander Seeds
• 1 Tsp Carom /Ajwain Seeds
• 1 Tsp Fennel Seeds
• Poppy Seeds 1 Tbsp
• 6-8 Cloves
• 3-4 star anise
• 1 tsp black pepper corns
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp ground turmeric (don’t need to toast)
• 75g Coconut Flakes (Grind Separately)
• 6-8 Dried Kashmiri Chillis (Soaked in hot water for 30 mins)
• 6-8 Garlic Cloves & Large Knob of Ginger

Toast all the dry spices in dry pan, cool & blitz

Whizz the dry spices &Wet spices – Separately

May need to do this in stages

Mix all together & Marinate your chicken overnight or as long as poss.

Rest of your ingredients

• 8 skinless chicken thighs on the bone
• 2tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp black mustard seeds
• 10 curry leaves
• 2 onions-diced
• ½ tin of Coconut Milk – Good Quality
• ½ cup water
• 2 Red chillis sliced thinly
• ½ tin of Mutti Polpa
• 1 tbsp tamarind concentrate
• 1 Tsp Kashmiri chilli pwdr
• Salt to taste
• Fresh Coriander for garnish

How to…

1 – Make the xacuti masala & and while you are doing this put slits in your chicken and sprinkle with salt & lemon. Then marinate your chicken with your Xacuti Masala

2 – Heat oil in a large pan, add the mustard seeds, let them pop! Usually after about 30secs

3- Stir in the curry leaves & after 30secs Aromas off the scale!!

4 – Onions in to fry for 5 mins until soft. Stir in the Toms & chillies for another 5 mins

5 – Add the marinated chicken and any excess marinade and 100ml water. Stir well & mix together.

6 – Lid on and leave for 10-15 mins on low-med. Let all the flavours and juices infuse & steam

7- Add in the Coconut Milk, Tamarind (and Cup of water if required). Stir well! Don’t forget to taste & add salt! Lid back on for another 15-20mins.

8 – Garnish with Coriander and wedge of lime. Serve with Rice and Naan

ENJOY MAYE THE SPICE BE WITH YOU!

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