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    Xacuti Masala Powder

    Published: Jun 13, 2019 · Modified: Oct 20, 2021 by Srivalli · 8 Comments

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    Goan cuisine is popular for its Xacuti Chicken Gravy. The Xacuti Masala Powder is the spice powder that makes this chicken gravy special. However, the spice powder can be used in a variety of dishes as well.

    I had thought of using Xacuti Curry Powder for making a paratha and knew for the next series on AtoZ, this spice powder will be used.

    Last time I used a different Xacuti Curry Powder to make the Xacuti Aloo Stuffed Paratha and Xacuti Masala Dosa, this time I came across a couple of different spice blends and decided to combine to make my own version and cooked up a Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani and Xacuti Masala Rice in the AtoZ Biryani, Pulao and Khichdi Festival this April.

    Both the rice dishes came out really so well and we enjoyed it much. I still have some this Masala powder left and I will be experimenting soon.

    This spice Powder that I am sharing today doesn't have coconut in it as I was making a Coconut Pulao as the base for both the dishes. However, Goan Xacuti Masala features coconut predominantly and you should include that in the spice powder if you are not making coconut pulao as the base.

    We are doing BM#101, Week 2 where I am sharing Condiments. For more fusion ideas using Xacuti Masala, read this Xacuti Gobi Pakora

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    How to make Xacuti Masala Powder

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    Ingredients Used in Making this Masala Powder

    Coconut is an important ingredient in making this Goan Xacuti Masala.

    If the dish calls for a lot of coconuts, you can ignore this spice powder

    Roast the ingredients slowly on the hot pan and allow to cool before grinding to a fine powder.

    Since you will end up stocking this spice powder, take care to make it dry.

    Goan Xacuti Masala Powder

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    Xacuti Masala Powder

    Xacuti Masala Powder is a curry powder from the Goan Cuisine that is used to make the Xacuti Chicken Gravy. However, the spice powder can be used in a variety of dishes as well.
    Cuisine Goan
    Keyword Curry Powder
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Dish Type Condiments
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 6 Dry Red Chillies
    • 2 tsp Peanuts roasted
    • 1/2 tsp Cloves
    • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 8 Peppercorns
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1/4 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
    • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
    • 1 inch Cinnamon
    • 2 Cardamom
    • 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds
    • 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
    • 1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds

    Instructions

    • Dry roast all the ingredients and allow to cool.
    • Grind to a smooth powder and store well.

    Notes

    You can use this in a variety of dishes and not just the gravy!
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    Comments

    1. Rajani says

      June 14, 2019 at 7:09 pm

      This is such a flavorful powder, I love the different ways you have used it as well.

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    2. Vaishali Sabnani says

      June 15, 2019 at 6:55 am

      Strangely I have not done anything with this masala . After your x posts , I was tempted to try , and now that the masala recipe is there , let me give the Xacuti ‘s a trial .

      Reply
    3. Gayathri Kumar says

      June 17, 2019 at 7:43 am

      I have tried this once, but never made it again. With so many different recipes, this one is such a versatile spice powder. And super flavourful too.

      Reply
    4. harini says

      June 18, 2019 at 7:57 am

      Ya, I remember how I made this powder and used it to save my X posts for the mega marathon 🙂 I have come across different variations of this powder. Yours is one more. Good one, Valli.

      Reply
    5. Suma Gandlur says

      June 22, 2019 at 6:21 am

      The masala powder works as a flavorful base for any rice or curry.

      Reply
    6. Swati says

      June 22, 2019 at 11:07 pm

      Xacuti rice was a show stopper for letter X i Marathon. I looked for masala in stores here but then came to know from group that it is home made only . can now try it our with oyur recipe. Sound so flavourful

      Reply
    7. Narmadha says

      July 21, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      Each masala powder is so unique and I love the variety of dishes you made with this masala

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    8. Usha says

      July 28, 2019 at 8:10 pm

      Never thought of using xacuti powder in other dishes. Nice idea. Last time I made xacuti chicken I used a paste. Xacuti spice powder sounds like a better alternative to paste.

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