Chicken Xacuti

Prep

15 Minutes

Cook

25 Minutes

2 Servings

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Introduction

A most common meat curry prepared in most Goan homes. Relish Spice Xacuti Mix is a combination of traditional recipes from Tiswadi (Panjim) and Bicholim, which has ultimately originated from Portugal and changed over time. The roasted coconut and the use of aromatic blend of spices make this dis tasty, light and very healthy curry.

Steps

Step 1 - Prepare Ingredients
Step 1 - Marinade Chicken
Step 2 - Make Base Paste
Step 3 - Cook Curry

Method

Xacuti Curry

1. Heat a cooking pan on medium heat, add oil

2. Add onions, sauté until they turn a light golden brown

3. On high heat, add chicken and fry for 5 minutes

4. Add the ground coconut paste, mix well

5. Add salt, cover and cook for 10 minutes

6. Check for seasoning, add coriander, mix, serve and enjoy

(recommended - serve with basmati rice)

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Ingredients

Marinade

400g Chicken Breast

1 tsp Lime Juice

½ tsp Salt

¼ tsp Turmeric

(marinate for between 30 minutes - 2 hours)

Base Curry Paste

1 Onion Sliced (fine)

2 tsp (heaped) Relish Xacuti Spice Mix

1 tbsp (heaped) Relish Xacuti Coconut Mix

½ tsp Tamarind Paste or (1tsp Lime Juice)

1 Green Chilli

2" Ginger

4 Garlic Cloves

150ml Coconut Milk

(Blend the above ingredients to a paste)

Xacuti Curry

1 Medium Onion Sliced (fine)

Salt to Taste

Handful Fresh Coriander Leaves