Authentic Goan Xacuti Chicken with Warm Poi Bread
Experience the rich, aromatic flavors of Goa with this spiced chicken xacuti, featuring a complex blend of roasted coconut, fragrant spices, and poppy seeds. Paired with warm Goan poi bread, it offers a deeply satisfying and authentic coastal culinary journey.
75min
Total Time
4
Servings
Goan
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dry roast the grated coconut, Kashmiri red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, and poppy seeds in a pan until golden brown and fragrant.
2
Allow the roasted spice and coconut mixture to cool, then grind it into a smooth paste using a little water.
3
Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and sauté the sliced onions until golden brown.
4
Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw aroma disappears.
5
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and oil begins to separate.
6
Stir in the turmeric powder and the chicken pieces, searing them on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
7
Pour in the ground coconut-spice paste and extracted tamarind juice, mixing thoroughly to coat the chicken.
8
Add salt and enough water to achieve a medium-thick gravy consistency.
9
Cover and simmer on low heat for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
10
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve piping hot alongside warm Goan poi bread.
Ingredients
700g chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup freshly grated coconut
2 dried Kashmiri red chilies
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
4-6 black peppercorns
3-4 cloves
1-inch cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp poppy seeds
2 medium onions, finely sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp coconut oil
Tamarind-sized ball of tamarind, soaked in warm water
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
4 Goan poi breads for serving
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.