Chicken Xacuti

Name: Chicken Xacuti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 750 g Chicken; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 Onions; 4 cloves Garlic; 1 inch Ginger; 2 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 6, Dried Red Chillies; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 4, Cloves; 4, Green Cardamom (lightly crushed); 1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1/2 tsp Nutmeg; 1/2 tsp Mace; 1/2 tsp Tamarind Paste; Salt (to taste); Coriander (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

Chicken Xacuti is a Goan specialty that combines tender chicken with a medley of spices, coconut, and tamarind for a taste sensation like no other. Perfect for impressing guests or adding some zing to a weeknight meal, this recipe is your ticket to culinary bliss.

Updated at: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:24:52 GMT