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
2 tablespoons	freshly grated coconut
1 tablespoon	tamarind paste
1 bunch	coriander leaves, chopped
6 cloves	garlic
1 inch	ginger
4 whole	dry red chilies
1 tablespoon	coriander seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	fennel seeds
1 teaspoon	peppercorns
1 stick	cinnamon
4 pods	cardamom
4 cloves	cloves

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.