Chicken Xacuti - Goan

• Black pepper

  4 g

• Chicken

  curry cut

  400 g

• Cinnamon

  3 g

• Cloves

  4 pc

• Coriander seeds

  10 g

• Cumin seeds

  5 g

• Dried red chilli

  5 pc

• Freshly grated coconut

  80 g

• Ginger-garlic paste

  25 g

• Oil

  40 ml

• Onion

  sliced

  150 g

• Salt

  to taste

• Tamarind pulp

  15 g

• Turmeric powder

  3 g

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Method

1. 1Dry roast grated coconut until deep brown, then set aside.
2. 2Toast coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns and dry chillies.
3. 3Grind the roasted coconut and spices with a little water to a paste.
4. 4Heat oil and saute sliced onions until browned.
5. 5Add ginger-garlic paste and fry until the raw smell fades.
6. 6Add chicken and turmeric, searing until the pieces colour.
7. 7Stir in the ground masala and cook until oil separates.
8. 8Add water, cover and simmer until the chicken is tender.
9. 9Finish with tamarind pulp and simmer two more minutes.