Xacuti

Xacuti
Chacuti de frango (Chicken xacuti)
TypeCurry
Place of originIndia
Region or stateGoa
Main ingredientsCrabs, chicken, lamb or beef; white poppy seeds; roasted shredded coconut; dried red chillies

Xacuti (Konkani: शागोती Shāgōtī) is a curry prepared in Goa, India, with complex spicing, including white poppy seeds, sliced onions, toasted grated coconut, and large dried red chillies. It is usually prepared with crabs, chicken, lamb, or beef. It is also known as ‘Chacuti’ in Portuguese.

Xacuti or Shagoti as is commonly known in Goa is supposed to have its origin in Harmal village (now Arambol) of Pernem taluka, Goa. Historically, local fishermen would prepare a sauce or gravy containing spices such as black peppercorns, chillies, turmeric, onions, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Added to this would be lightly toasted coconut and white poppy seeds. This sauce would then be served with freshly caught fish or chicken.


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