Xacuti
 Chicken and potato xacuti | |
| Type | Curry |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Goa former Estado da Índia Portuguesa |
| Main ingredients | Crabs, 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.[1] It is usually prepared with crabs, chicken, lamb, or beef.[2][3] It is also known as chacuti in Portuguese.
Xacuti, or shagoti as it 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.
References
[edit]- ↑ Marshall, Andrew (15 February 2020). "Travelling the world for the best cuisine and street food". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ↑ Pinto, Xanti (23 June 2018). "Goan Beef Xacuti". Xantilicious.com. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ↑ "Goan Beef Xacuti | innGOA Recipes".
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