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Xacuti masala (wet)

Goan paste of dark-roasted coconut and onion ground with chillies, poppy seeds and many whole spices for xacuti curries.

Also called: xacuti paste, shakuti masala, xacuti masala paste, goan xacuti masala

Around the world: शागोती मसालो (kok)

Make it yourself: Xacuti masala

What it is

Xacuti (shakuti) masala is a Goan wet masala. Fresh grated coconut and sliced onion are roasted until deep brown, then ground with roasted Kashmiri chillies, coriander, poppy seeds, cumin, pepper, fennel, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mace, turmeric and garlic. The result is a thick, nutty brown paste; dry powdered versions are also sold.

How it’s used

  • Chicken and mutton xacuti
  • Mushroom or chickpea xacuti
  • Enriching prawn and egg curries

Characteristics

Taste
Nutty, roasted and warmly spiced, with moderate heat.
Texture
Thick, slightly grainy paste.
Sold as
paste, powder
Cooking uses
Commonly cooked
Common in
Goan, Indian

Storage

Frozen. Fridge for up to 4 days; freeze in portions for 3 months.

Diet, allergens and safety

No major allergens in typical versions.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Caffeine-free

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
297 kcal
Protein
3.096 g
Carbohydrate
10.643 g
Fat
29.039 g
Fibre
7.335 g
Sugars
3.308 g

USDA FoodData Central: Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened × 0.45 (a close stand-in).

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Recipes with xacuti masala (wet)

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