How long does Chicken Xacuti take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 40 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Xacuti serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Xacuti spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Xacuti?

500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 1.5 cup Coconut (Grated), ½ cup Coconut Milk, 6 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1 cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Xacuti?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Xacuti?

About 583 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Xacuti

Name: Chicken Xacuti
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Goan
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 inch Cinnamon; ½ inch Nutmeg; 6 Dry Red Chilli; 10 Cloves; ½ Star Anise; ¼ Mace; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 tsp Poppy Seeds; 1.5 cup Coconut (Grated); 1 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; ½ cup Water; 3 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1.5 cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 cup Water; ½ cup Coconut Milk; 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds

Also known as Chicken Shagoti, Goan Chicken Curry, keto, low carb, chicken curries, chicken curry, indian gravy, dinner, lunch · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total55 min

Prep40 min

Cook15 min

Serves4

Per serving583 cal

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Good for: Party

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Goan chicken xacuti in a roasted paste of coriander seeds, pepper, poppy seeds and star anise, with coconut milk. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 55 minutes, video.

Ingredients

22 items

Cooking for4 servings

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Nutmeg½ inch
Dry Red Chilli6
Cloves10
Star Anise½
Mace¼
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Poppy Seeds2 tsp
Coconut (Grated)1.5 cup
Onion, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Water1.5 cup
Coconut Oil3 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2 cup
Tomato, Finely Chopped1.5 cup
Coconut Milk½ cup
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	583kcal	2332kcal
Protein	31g	124g
Carbohydrate	31g	124g
Fat	40g	161g
Fibre	12g	48g
Sugar	10g	40g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
Marinate the chicken pieces with ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, turmeric and 1 tsp salt. Let it rest for at least 20 minutes. Meanwhile, we can prepare the masala.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderSaltLemon JuiceMaceChicken Curry Cut
2
Heat oil and add the coriander seeds, on medium-low flame. After 30 seconds, add all the spices except the fennel and poppy seeds. Cook until the spices are fragrant. Then add the fennel seeds, poppy seeds, sliced onion and grated coconut. Cook until the onion and coconut start to brown.
Black PeppercornsCinnamonNutmegDry Red ChilliClovesStar AniseFennel SeedsPoppy SeedsCoconut (Grated)OnionCoriander Seeds
3
Grind it into a smooth paste with water and set aside.
Water
4
In a pot, add the chopped onions and saute until they turn golden brown. Then add the tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
Coconut OilOnionTomato
5
Add the chicken and saute for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of water and cook covered for 10 minutes.
Water
6
Then add the masala paste and cook for 10 minutes.
7
Finally, stir in the coconut milk. When it comes to a boil, immediately turn off the heat.
Coconut Milk

Before you start

How long does Chicken Xacuti take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 40 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Xacuti serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Xacuti vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Xacuti spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Xacuti?: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 1.5 cup Coconut (Grated), ½ cup Coconut Milk, 6 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1 cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Xacuti?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Xacuti?: About 583 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

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Safiya SulthanaNovember 2022
It came out soo well though i did not have mace and star anise..Paired it up with ghee rice..Will try more recipes from this app💜
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Arun SelvamMay 2025
👍🏻👍🏻
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NiveddhaSeptember 2024
came out perfect
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Prasanna VenkatakrishnanAugust 2023
Came out very well. The taste was very unique. Highly recommended.