Chicken Xacuti-SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Chicken Xacuti-SK Khazana

• 500 grams Boneless chicken cut into pieces
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 20-30 Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 5 Star anise
• 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds (khuskhus)
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 6 Dried red chillies
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 1 cup Fresh coconut scraped
• 6-8 Garlic cloves
• 2 Medium onions finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind pulp
• a pinch Nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
• for garnish Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• for garnish Ginger strips

Method

1. Dry roast cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds, star anise, coriander seeds, carom seeds, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns and dried red chillies till fragrant.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in another non-stick pan. Add coconut and sauté till lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Blend together roasted spices and browned coconut with little water to a smooth paste. Add garlic cloves and blend.
4. Heat remaining oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add onions and sauté till translucent. Add turmeric powder, salt and mix well. Add ground paste, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add chicken and mix. Add some water, mix, cover and cook till chicken is done.
6. Add tamarind pulp, mix and let it simmer. Add nutmeg powder, mix and cook for a minute.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and ginger strips and serve hot.