Xacuti

Chacuti de frango (Chicken xacuti).

Xacuti (Konkani:शागोती,सागुती) is a curry prepared in Goa, India with complex spicing, including white poppy seeds, sliced/grated coconut and large dried red chilies. It is usually prepared with chicken or lamb. It is also known as chacuti, in Portuguese.

References

• http://www.asiafood.org/glossary_1.cfm?alpha=X

xacuti is a curry made using coconut both dry and fresh and onions roasted to a golden brown and a special spice mix containing:- (used as much or as less as needed) 1 kg coriander seeds ¼ kg poppy seeds ¼ kg turmeric pieces 750 gm fennel 100 gm fenugreek 100 gm mustard seeds 100 gm peppercorns 50 gm cumin seeds 100 gm cloves 150 gm cinnamon sticks 20 gm mace 10 gm dagdful (star anise ) 20 gm masala velchi 50 gm cardamom 10 nutmegs 10 gm bay leaves 10 gm shahijeera 750 gm small red chillies (bird eye chillies) All the above dry roasted and powdered can be stored for long times.

External links

• http://www.asiafood.org/recipe_list_link.cfm?recipeid=599&startno=1&endno=1&keyword=test&dish= (a recipe)