Chicken Xacuti

Ingredients:


1 kg Chicken, cut into medium pieces, marinate with salt
1 1/2 cup dessicated coconut (fresh can be used)
2 tbsp oil
3-4 whole dry red chillies
3 onions, chopped 
4-5 cloves of garlic
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
6-8 peppercorns
1 tsp carom seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp poppy seeds
4-5 cloves
1 1/2 inch cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
1 tsp turmeric powder
small piece of tamarind, soaked in hot water
Salt & Pepper for seasoning


Method:


1. In a pan lightly brown coconut, and transfer into a blender. In the same pan roast the red chillies and onions (two onions), transfer into a blender.


2. Add all the spices ,tamarind water and blend into a mixture. Add water until you achieve your required consistency.


3. Heat oil in a deep pan, add the rest of the chopped onion, cook until lightly brown.


4. Add chicken , cook for few minutes. Add the ground masala and stir well. 


5. Add water depending on the amount of gravy required. Cook for 30 minutes or until chicken is done. Check for seasoning, garnish with freshly chopped coriander.