Goan Chicken Xacuti

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Chicken , cut into pieces
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 large	Onion , finely chopped
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	2 cups	Water
	1 cup	Coconut Milk , thick
	2 tablespoons	Coconut , freshly grated
	1 tablespoon	Tamarind paste
	1 bunch	Cilantro , chopped
	6 cloves	Garlic , finely chopped
	1 inch	Ginger , finely chopped
	4 whole	Chili , dry red
	1 tablespoon	Coriander Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Fennel Seed
	1 teaspoon	Black Pepper , to taste
	1 stick	Cinnamon
	4 pods	Cardamom
	4 cloves	Clove

Instructions

1. 1 Dry roast the dry red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves in a pan until fragrant.
2. 2 Grind the roasted spices along with garlic and ginger to form a smooth paste using a little water.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions until golden brown.
4. 4 Add the spice paste to the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until the oil separates.
5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and turmeric powder, and mix well to coat the chicken with the spices.
6. 6 Pour in the coconut milk and water, and bring to a boil.
7. 7 Add salt and tamarind paste, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy thickens.
8. 8 Stir in the freshly grated coconut and cook for another 2 minutes.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.