Chicken Xacuti

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Chicken Xacuti

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 1 Hr 10 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 500g curry cut chicken


  • 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg


  • 1 teaspoon coconut pieces to garnish optional


  • 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves


  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric


  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or as per taste


  • 1 tbsp ghee/ oil


  • To Roast and Grind::. 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds


  • 1/2 inch ginger


  • 4-5 garlic cloves


  • 1 inch cinnamon


  • 2-3 green cardamom


  • 1 black cardamom


  • 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns


  • 5-6 cloves


  • 4-5 dry kashmiri chilli


  • 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds


  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds


  • 1.5 teaspoon coriander seeds


  • 1 onion sliced


  • 2 tbsp oil


  • 3/4 teaspoon saunf


  • 1/2 teaspoon jeera


  • 1 strand mace


  • 1/2 cup grated coconut

Directions

  • Marinate chicken with salt and turmeric for 30 minutes
  • Heat oil and roast all whole spices, ginger, garlic until aromatic
  • Add onions and coconut, roast until coconut turns brown
  • Allow mixture to cool completely. Grind mixture with adequate water to form smooth puree
  • Melt ghee/ oil in a pan. Add chicken and stir fry for 2-3 minutes
  • Add ground puree and mix well. add salt and bring to boil
  • Cover and cook until chicken is tender and gravy reaches desired consistency over low heat stirring occasionally
  • Add nutmeg and coriander leaves. Mix well
  • Optionally garnish with coconut bits
  • Serve hot with rice