Onion
Carrot (Optional)
Frozen peas (Optional)
Grated Coconut
Garam MasalaTamarind
Tumeric powder
Fennel seed powder
Salt
Hint of vinegar (If no tamarind)
For those hard pressed for time, this is a twisted Xacuti for quick and easy meals. This is a cheats recipe to make Xacuti in no time and can be cooked with different meats and also for vegetarians can be cooked with Mushrooms.
Masala:
Masala:
Brown 200grm of fresh grated coconut on a pan with a 1 tsp oil and grind the coconut with 2 tbsp. of garam masala and 1/2 tsp of tamarind paste to a fine paste and keep aside
Cooking:
Finely chop a medium sized onion and fry with some oil in a cooking container till nicely brown, add a medium chili along with a finely chopped tomato and a tsp each of turmeric powder and Fennel seeds powder, fry this for 2-3 minutes. Now add the masala paste and the meat and mix it well. Add a cup of water and let it cook over medium heat for about 35-40 minutes.
At this stage check that the meat has cooked and you will notice the oil separate. Adjust salt as per taste and take the cooking container off the heat. Server with Rice and Enjoy!!
For Vegi Option (Mushroom),
Cut 500gm of mushrooms keep aside. Follow the above methods but add the mushrooms only after masala is added unlike the meat. The Mushrooms are added once the masala sauce is boiling, as Mushrooms cook very fast. Cook for 10 minutes after the mushrooms are added.
