Chicken Xacuti#AlphabetChallenge

Chicken Xacuti is actually pronounced as shakuti. The pronunciation "Shakuti" is derived from the word "Chacuti" which is Portuguese. The Xacuti masala that I have used is made by my sister in law's family and it consists of poppy seeds, Goa chillies and other spices. This is a tried and tested recipe. This masala is easily available in super markets and cold storages in Mumbai. This is another yummy traditional Goan recipe. 

Ingredients
700 Grams Chicken - cut into 10 pieces
For Marination
1 Teaspoon Ginger - Garlic paste
2 Tablespoons Curds
¼ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
½ Teaspoon Salt
For the Masala - Grind To Paste
2 Green Chilles
1/2 Teaspoon Ginger - grated
5 Cloves Garlic
2 Tablespoons Coriander leaves
1 Onion - finely chopped
To be dry roasted then ground to paste
1/3 Cup Grated Coconut
1 Teaspoon Rice - washed and drained
Other Ingredients
1/3 Cup Oil
1 Onion - finely sliced
1 Tomato - finely sliced
½ Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Xacuti Masala
Method

Marinate the chicken with curds, ginger-garlic paste, salt and turmeric and keep aside at least for 2 hours.
Dry roast the coconut and rice till light golden in color and then grind to fine paste with a little water.
Grind the ingredients for the masala to fine paste and keep aside.

In a kadai heat oil add the onions and fry till light golden in color then add the tomatoes fry till mushy and oil leaves the sides. Add the ground masala paste, coconut paste and fry again till oil leaves the sides, add the xacuti masala and little water, continue to fry again till oil leaves the sides. Add the marinate chicken and fry till the masala coats the chicken well. Add water, salt and a cup water, give it a quick stir. Cover and cook till chicken is done. Adjust consistency of the gravy by adding water as required. This gravy is on a thicker side so do not add more water. 

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot a rice or rotis. Enjoy!!

Labels: Alphabet Challenge, Chicken, Goan, Goa, Indian, Main course

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• Sneha’s Recipe: Chicken Xacuti 
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Pork Tenderlion Steak In Goan Masala - Keto

This is a perfect low carb protein side dish for a meal . It is a quick, yummy tempting and mouth-watering recipe for all pork lovers.

Ingredients
300 Grams Pork Tenderloin Steaks
A Handful Coriander leaves
8 Garlic cloves
3 Dried Red Chillies
2 green chillies
1" Piece Ginger
1 Small Onion - chopped
½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 Teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 Teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
2 Tablespoons Water
2 Tablespoons Vinegar - I used coconut vinegar
½ Teaspoon Salt or to taste
Method

Grind to a coarse paste, a handful of coriander leaves, garlic pods, red chillies, green chillies, ginger, chopped onions, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, peppercorns and little water and vinegar. Marinate the pork steak with 3 tablespoons of the ground masala and keep aside for at least 30 minutes. Keep the remaining masala in a airtight container and can be used to marinate any other meat of your choice.

Next day fry them with little oil or bacon fat on both sides till cooked. Enjoy!!

Labels: Holiday Side Dishes, Pork, Low Carb, Keto, Goan, Steaks, Goa, Indian, Side Dish

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Air Fryer Whole Pomfret Fish In Cafreal Masala#Improv

I love baking/grilling the fish in the air fryer, for two reasons, one that the house does not smell of fish and the next you need not give attention to it. Place it in the air fryer basket and set the timer.. that's it. The fish got so nicely golden and was still juicy and delicious. Do try this adjust the spice level according to your taste. I love this spicy, the cafreal masala is so delicious, if you have this with steamed rice it will not be spicy, so do try this.

Ingredients
For One Medium Pomfret
4 Green Chillies
1 Bunch Coriander leaves
2" Piece Ginger
6 Cloves Garlic
½ Teaspoon Poppy Seeds
6 Whole Black Peppercorns
1 Small Piece Cinnamon
½ Teaspoon Heaped Cumin Seeds
¼ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
5 Cloves
2 Cardamons
1 Tablespoon Heaped Tamarind juice or Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
Salt to Taste

Method 

Grind all the ingredients to a fine paste. Add salt, taste for sourness add tamarind paste according and give it a pulse.  

Next, apply 2 tablespoons of the ground masala to the fish. Rub it in well. Leave to marinate 10 - 15 minutes.

Preheat the air fryer , 180°C, for 5 minutes. Brush the basket with oil and place the fish, set the timer for 5 minutes. 

Flip the fish and again set the timer for 5 minutes. It's ready!!

For the Sauce Coating

Heat oil in a frying pan add the remaining ground paste and wash the blender jar with ½ cup water, add that water too and fry till oil starts to leave the sides, add the fish gently to this masala and coat it well. 

The gravy should be nice and thick and coating the fish, but you can adjust to your preference. 

Serve it our a bed of steamed rice , cauliflower or enjoy it chapatti.
Enjoyed this with cauliflower rice, I added ¼ cup water to pan and a little of the cafreal paste saute the cauliflower rice and enjoyed with the fish. This was super delicious.

My Notes

I have not calculated the carb count for this. If you are very particular then check the carb count and accordingly enjoy this recipe. The carb count is only on the spices.

Labels: Keto, Low Carb, Fish, Improv Cooking Challenge, Air Fryer, Goan

Air Fryer Radishes from A Day in the Life on the Farm 

Keto Paneer Steaks In Cafreal Masala#Foodieextravaganza

Many of the traditional Goan spices and masalas can be easily used to make delicious vegetarian meal, just use your imagination and create a new recipe to the taste of your palate. You can use the same masala and make it a perfect base to marinade vegetables like mushrooms, brinjal/eggplant etc.

For this recipe I used paneer to replace steak, since I felt like serving something different. This vegetarian steaks can be served as a burger with any keto toasted bread for a complete comfort meal. Adding a fresh salad or cooked vegetables will make a filling and complete meal.

Serves 2 Per serving carbohydrates 1.8 g
Ingredients
200 Grams Firm Cottage Cheese / Paneer
1 Teaspoon Chickpea Flour or Arrowroot Powder
Grind To Fine Paste
4 green Chillies
1 Bunch Coriander leaves
2" Piece Ginger
6 Cloves Garlic
½ Teaspoon Poppy Seeds
6 Whole Black Peppercorns
1 Small Piece Cinnamon
½ Teaspoon Heaped Cumin Seeds
¼ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
5 Cloves
2 Cardamoms
1 Tablespoon Tamarind juice or Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Coconut or Olive Oil
½ Teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste

Method

Slice the paneer half then into four slice. Keep aside.
Grind all the ingredients given under paste without adding any water. When ground finely add in flour or arrowroot powder. Pulse the mixer once or twice so that all ingredients are well mixed.
Remove this paste on to bowl and apply it to the paneer steaks and cover it with a lid and marinate it at least for 2 hours or overnight.

Heat a grill pan that has been lightly greased or sprayed with a coconut oil on high flame. Once hot arrange the slices and grill till brown marks are seen. Flip and again cook on the other side till brown marks appear. 

Do not over cook or else it will harden. These are soft and succulent. Serve these with salad at the side and enjoy a healthy keto meal with just carbohydrates 1.8 g
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog.  I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers.

Labels: Foodie Extravaganza Party, Keto, Low Carb, Goan, Indian, Starters, Appetizer, Paneer, Cottage Cheese 

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Pork Chops In Homemade Recheado Masala#SundayFunday

These are spicy and flavorful pork chops! With a few simple tricks to make them delicious and fall of the bones. If you have tender pork chops then do not pressure cook them first. Just brush them with mayonnaise and fry them in Keto friendly oil. Check the recipe for my Homemade Recheado Masala to make these delicious chops.

Serves One
Ingredients
2 Pork chops
3 Tablespoons Homemade Recheado Masala 
Coconut Oil/ Desi Ghee -as required for frying

Method 

Marinate the pork chops in the Recheado Masala and refrigerate them overnight or for at least an hour so that the meat can tenderize and absorb all the flavor.

Place the marinated pork chops in a pressure pan and take one whistle on high flame then reduce the flame and keep it for 10minutes. After 10 minutes switch off the flame and let the cooker cool completely.

Once cooled brush them with mayonnaise and then fry it in coconut oil or desi ghee.

Enjoy.. these fall of the bones pork chops, which are gluten free and keto friendly.  

Labels: Keto, Pork Chops, Goan, Recheado Masala, Homemade, Pressure Cooker, Sunday Funday, Side Dish, Serves One

For Sunday Funday today we are honoring Elvis Presley with food.   

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