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; 0.50 tsp Cumin; 8 Coriander Seeds; 8 Cloves; 10 Black Peppercorns; 2 Star Anise; 6 Dry Red Chilli; 1 Mace; 1 cup Coconut (Grated); 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; 0.50 Water; 4 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 3 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 0.50 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 tsp Salt; 1 cup Water; As Needed Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 inch Cinnamon; ¼ tsp Nutmeg Powder; 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp; 250 grams Mushroom

Also known as Mushroom Shagoti · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving324 cal

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Good for: Party

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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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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

Ingredients

22 items

Cooking for4 servings

Ajwain¼ tsp
Cumin0.50 tsp
Coriander Seeds8
Cloves8
Black Peppercorns10
Star Anise2
Dry Red Chilli6
Mace1
Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Water0.50
Sunflower Oil4 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped3
Turmeric Powder1 pinch
Fennel Seeds0.50 tsp
Salt2 tsp
Water1 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedAs Needed
Cinnamon1 inch
Nutmeg Powder¼ tsp
Tamarind Pulp1 tbsp
Mushroom250 grams

Contains: mushroom.

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	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.
AjwainCuminCoriander SeedsClovesBlack PeppercornsStar AniseDry Red ChilliMaceFennel SeedsCinnamon
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.
WaterNutmeg Powder
4
Heat oil and brown the onions.
Sunflower OilOnion
5
Add the mushrooms, turmeric and salt and saute well. Add the tamarind pulp. Add the ground paste.
Turmeric PowderSaltTamarind PulpMushroom
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

4 notes

I
Indhumathi VadivelJuly 2023
yum recipe. but ingredient measure is different in list and video.
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MirthikaNovember 2025
smells yummy and tastes so gooood
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sai dileepJanuary 2025
nice
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A Cookd cookMay 2024
😜