Chicken Xacuti

                                               

       

Ingredients

• 1 kg Chicken

• 4 Onion (finely chopped)

• 3 Tbsp Oil

• 1 Cup Water

• 2 Tsp Garam Masala 

• 2 Tsp Red Chili Powder

Green Paste 

• 3 Green chilies

• 1 Cup Coriander

• 1/2 inch Ginger 

• 4 Garlic Cloves

Onion-Coconut Paste

• 2-3 Sliced Onion

• 1-1/2 Cup Grated Coconut

• 2 Pieces of Tamarind

• 1 Tsp Turmeric  Powder

• 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper 

Method

• Grind green chilies, coriander, garlic and ginger in a mixer and  make a fine paste (Green Paste)

• Marinate the chicken with half a teaspoon turmeric powder, green paste, salt and keep it aside for an hour

• Take oil in a pan, add the sliced onion, grated coconut, 1/2 Tsp of turmeric powder, black pepper and roast it for 15-20 minutes. Grind  the mixture by adding tamarind  and water and make a fine paste (onion and coconut paste)

• In a deep bottom pan, add oil, finely chopped onion and saute for 5 minutes. Then add the marinated chicken a little bit of water and close it with a lid and allow the chicken to cook for about 20-25 minutes

• Once  the chicken gets cooked add the onion and coconut paste and cook for 2-3 minutes 

• Finally, add the garam masala powder, red chilly powder and salt and mix well.

• Cook for 2 minutes and serve hot with chopped onions, bread/ Rice