Xacuti Masala A Fiery Spice Paste Of Roasted Spices And Coconut
A traditional favourite in Goa, India Xacuti is well loved and for good reason. Meat, Chicken, Fish or even veggies are simmered is a blend of aromatic whole roasted spices like red chillies, cumin, fennel, coriander, cloves, poppy seeds, cinnamon, cardamom star anise and blended with turmeric, roasted onion, garlic and coconut. This masala or spice paste can be made ahead and stored till needed. Recipe shared by my friend David D'souza of Dusty's Foodie Adventures
Ingredients
| Red kashmiri chilies | 10 , deseeded | |
| Cumin seeds | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Peppercorn | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Fennel seed | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Cloves | 5 | |
| Poppy seeds | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Coriander seeds | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Cinnamon | 1 Inch | |
| Cardamom | 2 | |
| Star anise | 1 | |
| Turmeric | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic | 8 Clove (40 gm) | |
| Coconut | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (fresh/ frozen) | |
| Red onions | 1 , coarsely chopped | |
| Coconut oil | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | To Taste |
Directions
MAKING:
In a large pan, roast chillies, cumin seeds, peppercorn, fennel, cloves, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and allow to cool.
In same pan, roast chopped onions, garlic and transfer to a bowl to cool.
In a food processor, combine the cooled spice mixture and turmeric. Grind to a fine powder.
In a pan, fry coconut and melt coconut oil.
Add onion and garlic mixture, coconut mixture and blend well to get a smooth paste.
SERVING:
Add to Goan curry, serve and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size Complete recipe
Calories 1030Calories from Fat 714
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 84 g129.2%
Saturated Fat 63 g315%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 450 mg18.75%
Total Carbohydrates 76 g25.3%
Dietary Fiber 30 g120%
Sugars 19 g
Protein 16 g32%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
