Goan Chicken Xacuti



CookBook Recepie image


Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
45 mins

Servings:
3

Yield:
3 servings


Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil, divided
  • 1cupgrated fresh coconut
  • 4dried red chile peppers
  • 2(1 inch) piecescinnamon stick
  • 6wholecloves
  • 4star anise
  • 2tablespoonspoppy seeds
  • 1tablespooncumin seeds
  • 1tablespoonwhole black peppercorns
  • 1tablespoonfennel seeds
  • 1tablespooncoriander seeds
  • 1teaspoonground turmeric
  • 4clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2mediumonions, chopped
  • 1 ¾poundsskinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
  • 2cupswater
  • salt to taste
  • 1tablespoontamarind pulp
  • 1tablespoongrated nutmeg

  • Directions

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the coconut in the hot oil, about 5 minutes. Set aside; wipe the skillet clean.

    Heat the same dry skillet over medium-low heat. Dry-roast chile peppers, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, poppy seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and turmeric until a nice aroma is given out, about 1 minute.

    Transfer to a mortar and pestle or food processor and grind with coconut and garlic until a paste forms.

    Heat remaining oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Saute onions until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the spice paste and cook until the oil separates. Add chicken and saute until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Add water and enough salt to taste and bring to a boil. Add tamarind pulp and nutmeg; let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    556 Calories
    25g Fat
    25g Carbs
    60g Protein

    ble>

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Lire Plus !