Goan Mushroom Xacuti Recipe

Total: Approximately 60 minutes
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 45 minutes

Preparation time

To begin with Goan Mushroom Xacuti, wash the mushroom or wipe them with a clean cloth
Chop them into medium chunks and keep them aside
The next step is to make the Xacuti paste
Take a pan and add 2 tablespoon oil
Add the onions and saute them until it changes color and becomes soft
Add all the spices including coriander seeds, dry red chillies, cloves into the pan masala and saute for 4 to 5 mins more
After 4-5 mins, add grated coconut and saute it on low flame till it changes its colour to brown and then switch off the gas
Now add the tamarind ball and turmeric powder to the roasted grated coconut mixture, stir and let this cool down
Once its done, grind the grated coconut mixture by adding 1 cup of water to make it a thin gravy and keep it aside
Now in the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and fry the remaining chopped onions
Sauce it till the onion changes its colour
Once it’s done, add the chopped tomatoes and cook it till they becomes soft
Now add the chopped mushrooms and cook it for 15-20 minutes till they becomes soft and releases water
Once it is done, pour the grinder gravy in the mixture and cook it for another 5-8 minutes
Add salt according o your taste and garnish it with chopped fresh coriander leaves
Serve Goan Mushroom Xacuti with tandoori roti, naan or phulkas
You can also have it with soft buns or sliced breads

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