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Indian Chicken Xacuti

A flavorful Goan chicken curry made with roasted spices and coconut.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups Coconut grated
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 4 Cloves
  • 2 Green Cardamom Pods
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 4 Garlic Cloves crushed
  • 1 cup Water
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Dry roast the coconut until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pan, dry roast the cumin, coriander, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom until fragrant. Grind to a fine powder.
  3. 3. Blend the roasted coconut, ground spices, ginger, and garlic with a little water to make a smooth paste.
  4. 4. Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté the onions until golden brown.
  5. 5. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  6. 6. Add the spice paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
  7. 7. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  8. 8. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

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