 Chicken and potato xacuti | |
| Type | Curry |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Goa formerEstado da Índia Portuguesa |
| Main ingredients | Crabs, chicken, lamb or beef; whitepoppy seeds; roasted shreddedcoconut; dried red chillies |
Xacuti (Konkani:शागोतीShāgōtī) is acurry prepared inGoa, India, with complex spicing, including whitepoppy seeds, sliced onions, toasted grated coconut, and large dried red chillies.[1] It is usually prepared with crabs, chicken, lamb, or beef.[2][3] It is also known aschacuti in Portuguese.
Xacuti, or shagoti as it is commonly known in Goa, is supposed to have its origin in Harmal village (nowArambol) ofPernem taluka, Goa. Historically, local fishermen would prepare a sauce or gravy containing spices such as black peppercorns, chillies, turmeric, onions, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Added to this would be lightly toasted coconut and white poppy seeds. This sauce would then be served with freshly caught fish or chicken.