Mutton curry in a dark clay pot with curry leaves, a star anise and green chillies on a wooden table
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Goan Mutton Xacuti Recipe, Rich and Aromatic

Mutton in a Goan gravy built on dry-roasted spices, coconut and poppy seeds, with a tamarind lift. Serve with pao or steamed rice.

Total time
1 h 30 m
30 m hands-on
Serves
3
generously
Difficulty
Medium
roasted masala
Roasted masala
Coconut
key detail

Raw materials

The Meatigo product this recipe is built on. Everything else is pantry.

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Ingredients

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Xacuti masala
Gravy

Method

6 steps. Read it through before you start.

  1. 01
    Roast the spices

    Dry-roast the chillies, coriander, cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon and poppy seeds for 2 minutes. Add the coconut and roast until golden.

  2. 02
    Grind

    Grind everything to a fine paste with a little water.

  3. 03
    Cook the onions

    Fry the onions in oil until golden. Add the ginger-garlic paste and turmeric.

  4. 04
    Add paste and mutton

    Add the masala paste and fry 5 minutes. Add the mutton and salt and cook for 5 minutes more.

  5. 05
    Pressure cook

    Add the water and cook for 6 to 7 whistles. Let the pressure drop.

  6. 06
    Finish

    Stir in tamarind, simmer 8 minutes and serve with pao.

Questions

Is it very hot?+

It is medium-hot. Use fewer chillies for a milder gravy.

Can I use desiccated coconut?+

Yes. Soak 3 tbsp in warm water for 10 minutes first.

Can I make the masala ahead?+

Yes. It keeps in the fridge for 3 days.

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