Chicken Xacuti
Chicken Xacuti is a flavorful Goan curry known for its complex spice blend and coconut base. It features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy. This dish offers a unique taste experience with a balance of heat and sweetness.
Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin
- Skupni čas
- 1 h 10 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Zahtevnost
- Srednje
- Na porcijo
- 522 kcal
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Priprava
Sestavine
Sestavine
- 700 gchicken thigh, boneless, skinless, cut into 1.5 inch pieces
- 2 žlicacoconut oil
- 1 kosyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 žlicaginger, grated
- 3 strokgarlic, minced
- 1 kostomato, diced
- 1 skodelicawater
- 0,75 žličkasalt
garnish
- 2 žlicafresh coriander, chopped, for garnish
xacuti spice blend
- 4 kosdried red chili
- 1,5 žlicacoriander seed
- 1 žličkacumin seed
- 0,5 žličkablack peppercorn
- 5 kosclove
- 3 koscardamom pod
- 1 koscinnamon stick, 1-inch piece
- 1 kosstar anise
- 0,25 kosmace
- 0,25 žličkanutmeg, grated
- 0,5 žličkaturmeric powder
- 0,5 skodelicagrated coconut, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1 žličkapoppy seed
- 1 žlicacashew
Oprema
grinder or blender · dry pan · measuring cups · large pot · measuring spoons · knife · cutting board
Postopek
Korak za korakom
- 1
For the xacuti spice blend, dry roast the dried red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, star anise, and mace in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Približno 3 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Ensure spices are not burned to avoid bitterness.
- 2
Add the grated coconut, poppy seeds, and cashews to the pan and continue to roast for another 2-3 minutes until the coconut turns light golden brown.
Približno 3 min
- 3
Remove the roasted spices and coconut mixture from the pan and let them cool completely.
Približno 5 min
- 4
Once cooled, transfer the spice mixture to a grinder or blender, add the nutmeg and turmeric powder, and grind into a fine paste using a little water if needed.
Približno 5 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Add water gradually to achieve a smooth paste consistency without making it too thin.
- 5
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Približno 1 min
- 6
Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until it turns translucent and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.
Približno 7 min
- 7
Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Približno 1 min
- 8
Add the diced tomato and cook until it softens and breaks down, about 3-4 minutes.
Približno 4 min
- 9
Add the prepared xacuti spice paste to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the paste.
Približno 5 min
Kuharjeva opomba: This step develops the flavors of the spice paste.
- 10
Add the chicken pieces and salt to the pot, mixing well to coat the chicken with the spice paste.
Približno 2 min
- 11
Pour in the water, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Približno 3 min
- 12
Cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Približno 30 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 13
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Približno 1 min
- 14
Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Na porcijo
Hranilne vrednosti
- Kalorije
- 521,6kcal
- Beljakovine
- 48g
- Ogljikovi hidrati
- 11,4g
- Maščobe
- 31,6g
- Vlaknine
- 4g
- Sladkorji
- 3,6g
Ocena temelji na količinah sestavin v receptu. Vrednosti se lahko razlikujejo glede na znamke in zamenjave.
Pravilno shranjevanje
Store leftover Chicken Xacuti in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed, or in the microwave until heated through.