How long does Mushroom Xacuti take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mushroom Xacuti serve?

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

Is Mushroom Xacuti vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Mushroom 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 Mushroom Xacuti?

250 grams Mushroom, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp, 8 Coriander Seeds, 8 Cloves, 10 Black Peppercorns, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mushroom Xacuti?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mushroom Xacuti?

About 324 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mushroom Xacuti

Name: Mushroom Xacuti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Goan
Ingredients: ¼ tsp Ajwain; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 8 Coriander Seeds; 8 Cloves; 10 Black Peppercorns; 2 Star Anise; 6 Dry Red Chilli; 1 Mace; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 cup Coconut (Grated); 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; ¼ tsp Nutmeg Powder; ½ Water; 4 tbsp Oil; 3 Onion, Finely Chopped; 250 grams Mushroom; 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp; 1 cup Water; As Needed Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

35 min
medium
Serves 4
11 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Mushroom Shagoti · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Low carb

Goan mushroom xacuti in a paste of roasted coconut, poppy seeds and whole spices like star anise and mace. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

22 items

4 people

Ajwain¼ tsp
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Coriander Seeds8
Cloves8
Black Peppercorns10
Star Anise2
Dry Red Chilli6
Mace1
Cinnamon1 inch
Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Nutmeg Powder¼ tsp
Water½
Oil4 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped3
Mushroom250 grams
Turmeric Powder1 pinch
Salt2 tsp
Tamarind Pulp1 tbsp
Water1 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedAs Needed

Contains: mushroom.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	324kcal	1296kcal
Protein	5.3g	21g
Carbohydrate	22g	89g
Fat	26g	104g
Fibre	8.7g	35g
Sugar	7.3g	29g

Cookd masalas for mushroom

Method

1
Dry roast all the spices until aromatic.
AjwainFennel SeedsCuminCoriander SeedsClovesBlack PeppercornsStar AniseDry Red ChilliMaceCinnamon
2
Dry roast the coconut with the garlic and poppy seeds for 3-5 mins.
Coconut (Grated)Poppy Seeds
3
Blend the spices and coconut with the garlic with half a cup of water into a smooth paste.
Nutmeg PowderWater
4
Heat oil and brown the onions.
OilOnion
5
Add the mushrooms, turmeric and salt and saute well. Add the tamarind pulp. Add the ground paste.
MushroomTurmeric PowderSaltTamarind Pulp
6
Add 1 cup of water and simmer for 5 mins. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm with pav or rice.
WaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Mushroom Xacuti take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mushroom Xacuti serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mushroom Xacuti vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mushroom 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 Mushroom Xacuti?: 250 grams Mushroom, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp, 8 Coriander Seeds, 8 Cloves, 10 Black Peppercorns, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mushroom Xacuti?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mushroom Xacuti?: About 324 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

5 notes

I
Indhumathi VadivelJuly 2023
yum recipe. but ingredient measure is different in list and video.
C
A Cookd cookNovember 2026
I didn't like it smell and taste
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MirthikaNovember 2025
smells yummy and tastes so gooood
S
sai dileepJanuary 2025
nice
C
A Cookd cookMay 2024
😜