Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Chicken Xacuti


1kg chicken or mutton,cleaned and cut to pieces,
2 large potatoes cubed,
2 large onions finely chopped,

3tsps coriander seeds,
8 kashmiri chillies,
1/2tsp cumin seeds,
1tsp fenugreek seeds,
5 peppercorns,
2tsp almonds or peanuts,
1/2 coconut grated,
4 cardamoms,
6 cloves,
1/2tspn turmeric,
1" piece cinnamon,
1tbsp vinegar,
salt to taste.

Method:-
1.Dry roast the coriander, Kchillies,cumin,fenugreek,peppercorns,peanuts/almonds and coconut on a pan ,
2 Add the tumeric, cardamoms,cloves and cinnamon and grind together with the above roasted ingredients using some water to form a fine paste,
3 In a vessel ,heat some ghee add the chopped onions and fry till golden brown than add the ground masala/paste and fry till oil seperates,
4 Add the chicken and potatoes , mix well to coat the chicken pieces add some water .cover and cook till done .
5 Once ready add the vinegar and cook for few mins.

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