Chicken Xacuti

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Chicken Xacuti is an authentic Goan dish that is loved by many.
It is a flavorful and spicy chicken curry that is perfect for dinner tonight.

This dish uses a variety of spices such as cinnamon, coriander, anise, and nutmeg, which not only add flavor but have numerous health benefits.

This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in under 45 minutes.

CONS

This dish is spicy, which may not be suitable for everyone’s taste buds.

It requires a lot of ingredients that may not be easily available in some regions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The spices used in this dish have numerous health benefits. Cinnamon is known to help regulate blood sugar levels and aid in digestion. Coriander seeds have anti-inflammatory properties and can help lower cholesterol levels. Anise seeds have antibacterial properties and can help with digestion. Nutmeg has pain-relieving properties and can help reduce inflammation.

	1 kg chicken , cut into pcs for curry
	1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon salt
	2 inches ginger
	10 cloves garlic
	1/2 bunch coriander
	5 green chilies
	1 teaspoon peanut oil
	2 sliced onions
	2 green chilies , chopped
	1 inch gingerroot
	5 cloves garlic
	1 large coconut , grated
	1/2 bunch coriander
	2 inches cinnamon
	3 peeled cardamoms
	1 teaspoon anise seed
	1 teaspoon black peppercorn
	1 tablespoon poppy seed
	1 tablespoon coriander seed
	8 -10 kashmiri red chilies
	1 star anise
	1 mace , flower
	1/4 inch nutmeg
	1/2 inch turmeric
	2 teaspoons peanut oil
	2 sliced onions
	2 slit green chilies
	1/4 cup water

1.	Marinate the chicken with turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 inches of grated ginger, 10 cloves of grated garlic, 1/2 bunch of chopped coriander, and 5 green chilies. Keep aside for 1 hour.
2.	Heat 1 teaspoon of peanut oil in a pan and sauté 2 sliced onions until golden brown.
3.	Add 2 green chilies, 1 inch grated ginger, 5 cloves grated garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
4.	Add 1 large grated coconut, and continue to sauté until the mixture turns brown.
5.	Add 1/2 bunch of chopped coriander, 2 inches cinnamon, 3 peeled cardamoms, 1 teaspoon anise seed, 1 teaspoon black peppercorn, 1 tablespoon poppy seed, 1 tablespoon coriander seed, 8-10 Kashmiri red chilies, 1 star anise, 1 mace flower, 1/4 inch nutmeg, and 1/2 inch turmeric. Sauté the mixture for 2 minutes.
6.	Let the mixture cool and grind it into a smooth paste.
7.	Heat 2 teaspoons of peanut oil in a wok and sauté 2 sliced onions until golden brown.
8.	Add the marinated chicken and sauté for 5 minutes.
9.	Add the ground paste and mix well.
10.	Add 2 slit green chilies, 1/4 cup water, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked well.

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