Goan Mushroom Xacuti Recipe
Goan Mushroom Xacuti is an authentic Goan traditional dish which tastes the best when cooked using wild or forest mushrooms, which are available during the rainy season. On the other hand Xacuti is a Goan Masala with certain blend of spices which is extremely popular across India and is used to prepare gravy based recipes.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon Oil
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400 grams Button mushrooms
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sliced
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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finely chopped
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Salt
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to taste
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2 Onions
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finely chopped
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2 inch Ginger
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finely chopped
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4 cloves Garlic
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finely chopped
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6 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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finely chopped
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For Xacuti Spice Mix
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4 Dry Red Chillies
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1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
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3 Cloves (Laung)
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1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
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1 tablespoon Whole Black Pepper Corns
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
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1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
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30 grams Tamarind
Instructions
Step 1
To begin with Goan Mushroom Xacuti, prep all the ingredients and keep ready
Step 2
Into a pan; add red chilies, poppy seeds, cloves, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds and roast them for about 3- 5 minutes on low flame until you can notice the spices popping and the aromas coming through
Step 3
Turn off the heat and set aside to cool
Step 4
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
Step 5
Add chopped onions, garlic and ginger and sauté till onions turn translucent and lightly golden
Step 6
Add grated coconut to the above onion and sauté till coconut turns golden brown
Step 7
Remove the mixture from the heat and set aside to cool
Step 8
Add the roasted spices, tamarind and onion-coconut mixture into the small jar of the Mixer Grinder and blend to make a smooth paste by adding little water
Step 9
The next step is to make the Xacuti masala
Step 10
Heat oil in a flat bottomed pan
Step 11
Add the ground masala paste and saute for a few minutes
Step 12
Add mushroom pieces, turmeric powder, salt to taste and give it a stir for a few seconds
Step 13
Add just a little water to give the Goan Mushroom Xacuti a gravy like consistency and cover the pan
Step 14
Simmer the Goan Mushroom Xacuti Masala for 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat
Step 15
Mushrooms get cooked very quickly and also release a lot of water
Step 16
Once done, turn off the heat and stir in the coriander leaves - it brings in a freshness to the Goan Mushroom Xacuti
Step 17
Serve the Goan Mushroom Xacuti along with buttered pav puns or even a matar pulao for lunch or dinner