Chicken Xacuti

Ingredients

• 500g chicken, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut, roasted
• 10-12 dry red Goan chilies, roasted
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds, roasted
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted
• 5-6 peppercorns, 2 cloves, 1-inch cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, roasted
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Roast all whole spices and grated coconut until aromatic, then grind with red chilies, ginger-garlic paste, and a little water to a fine paste.
2. 2Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, sauté chopped onion until golden.
3. 3Add the ground xacuti paste and cook for 8-10 minutes until oil separates and aroma develops.
4. 4Add chicken pieces and salt, mix well, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
5. 5Add 1 cup of water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender and gravy thickens.
6. 6Serve hot with Goan pao or rice.