Xacuti
Xacuti or Xacutti (Konkani: शागोती) is a curry prepared in Goa, India, with complex spicing, including white poppy seeds, sliced or grated coconut and large dried red chilies.[1] It is usually prepared with chicken, lamb, or beef.[2][3] It is also known as chacuti in Portuguese.
 Chacuti de frango (Chicken xacuti) | |
| Type | Curry |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Goa |
| Main ingredients | Chicken, lamb or beef; white poppy seeds; coconut; dried red chilies |
Xacuti or Shagoti as is commonly known in Goa has its origin in Harmal (now Arambol) in Pernem Taluka of Goa. Here fisherman in the olden days used to get a fresh catch of fish or a local chicken and prepare a gravy for this dish. The gravy typically used local spices like black pepper (meerya), chilli, turmeric, onion, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, etc. The hero was a mildly roasted coconut kernel which is finely grated and lightly toasted.
References
- Andrew Marshall (15 February 2020). "The world on a plate". Vancouver Sun. p. G1.
- https://xantilicious.com/recipe/goan-beef-xacuti/
- https://inngoa.com/recipes/beef/goan-beef-xacuti/
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