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Writer's pictureRosy Pereira

Lamb Xacuti

Updated: Sep 22, 2021

Xacuti is a curry prepared in Goa with roasted aromatic spices and coconut.

Goan food is rich, spicy and full of flavours. It is the tastiest dish of Goan delicacies.

The taste of coconut in it gives it a unique flavour to the curry and the curry turns out mouthwatering.




Ingredients


๐Ÿ‘‰1 kg boneless lamb ๐Ÿ‘‰4 tbsp oil ๐Ÿ‘‰2 medium chopped onions

๐Ÿ‘‰1 lime juice ๐Ÿ‘‰2 large potatoes ๐Ÿ‘‰2 tbsp of tamarind pulp


Roast with 1 tsp oil(slow fire) ๐Ÿ‘‰2 cups grated coconut ๐Ÿ‘‰6 to 7 cloves of garlic ๐Ÿ‘‰1โ€ginger chopped ๐Ÿ‘‰1/2 tsp cumin seeds ๐Ÿ‘‰1 tsp fennel seeds ๐Ÿ‘‰10 dry chillies ๐Ÿ‘‰1/2 tsp turmeric powder ๐Ÿ‘‰8 cloves ๐Ÿ‘‰2 โ€œcinamon ๐Ÿ‘‰1 tsp poppy seeds ๐Ÿ‘‰7 peppercorns ๐Ÿ‘‰2 tbsp coriander seeds ๐Ÿ‘‰1/2 Star anise ๐Ÿ‘‰1/2 mace ๐Ÿ‘‰1/4 of whole nutmeg


Method


๐Ÿ‘‰Roast the above ingredients in a non stick pan over a slow fire until fragrant,When the ingredients are well roasted take it out in a plate let it cool down then pour it all in a blender with a little water...grind it into a paste.keep it aside.



๐Ÿ‘‰Take a bowl add the boneless lamb, add water and wash the lamb in two waters and Marinate it by adding 1/2 tsp salt, lime juice,1 tbsp ginger garlic paste..coat it well nicely and keep aside.let it marinate for 1/2 hour

๐Ÿ‘‰After half hour marination ,pressure cook the marinated lamb with little water for 10mins or if your doing in a pot cook it until really tender.

๐Ÿ‘‰Heat up a pot on a medium heat add in 4 tbsp oil, add in chopped onions sautรฉ till translucent.



๐Ÿ‘‰Add in the ground paste to it sautรฉ for 2 mins on a medium flame, add in little water and 1/2 tsp salt.

๐Ÿ‘‰To this add the pressure cooked lamb with the juicy water, give it good stir, add in peeled diced potatoes.Add in Tamarind pulp and cook it for a couple of minutes.

๐Ÿ‘‰Cook this on a low flame for 10 mins. if you find the gravy bit thick add in little bit of coconut milk to the gravy.when its all done, last Garnish it with cilantro leaves.

๐Ÿ‘‰Serve over with steamed rice...yum yum

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