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    Home » Gravy » Xacuti | Goan Mushroom Xacuti | Vegetarian Shakuti

    Xacuti | Goan Mushroom Xacuti | Vegetarian Shakuti

    Posted on April 28, 2018 · Last Updated on January 6, 2021 · By Srividhya G · 34 Comments

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    India is known for its spices and today I going to share a vegetarian version of the famous Goan curry – Xacuti which is prepared with roasted aromatic Indian spices and coconut. It is a perfect accompaniment for rice and roti. I went with the kiddo’s current favorite mushroom for the meat replacement instead of paneer/tofu or mixed vegetables. Check out this flavorful Mushroom Xacuti recipe with step by step pictures below.

    X is always one tricky alphabet when it comes to an A to Z series. If you are wondering what I posted on my previous challenges, here, they are,

    • Xanthan Gum Vegan Mango Ice-cream
    • Xiaodianxin | Eggless Chinese Butter Cookies
    • This year it is the Xacuti, precisely Mushroom Xacuti.

    It was not hard to find this recipe at all. I resorted to Lord Google and asked for recipes starting with X. And I landed upon Xacuti prepared with chicken. I didn’t even realize it is a Goan curry then. When I further read, I realized it’s our Indian curry, and all my blogging marathon friends have already tried the vegetarian version of it.

    I was skeptical if I should try this xacuti or skip this and go for other options. Vaandu loves coconut and mushroom. So I decided to make it. I took the base masala recipe from Pavani’s blog but went with half the measure and included both sesame and poppy seeds. Once you have the masala ready, you can prepare the curry/gravy quickly. I would definitely recommend preparing the masala well ahead. :-)

    This Xacuti curry is more like vegetable vindaloo but with its unique taste. I liked the Xacuti masala. The masala is very versatile, and I used the leftover extra masala for other dry curries, and they all came out great. The pronunciation of Xacuti is like Shakuti, and I read that it is derived from the Portuguese recipe Chacuti.

    Now let’s get straight into the Goan Vegetarian Mushroom Xacuti Recipe,

    Xacuti | Goan Mushroom Xacuti | Vegetarian Shakuti

    The vegetarian version of the famous Goan curry – Xacuti prepared with the roasted aromatic Indian spices and coconut.

    Ingredients:

    For the Xacuti Masala:

    • Poppy Seeds – 1.5 tbsp
    • White Sesame Seeds – 1.5 tbsp
    • Peanuts – 1 tbsp
    • Unsweetened Dry Coconut – ¼ cup
    • Coriander Seeds – 1 tbsp
    • Red Chili – 6
    • Cloves – 6
    • Cardamom – 6
    • Cinnamon – 3-inch stick
    • Black Stone Flower | Dagad Phool  – 2
    • Mace Flower – 2
    • Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
    • Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
    • Fenugreek Seeds – ¼ tsp

    For the Xacuti Gravy:

    • Coconut Oil – 2 tsp
    • Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
    • Chopped Onion – ½ cup
    • Chopped Tomato – 1 cup
    • Ginger Garlic Paste – ½ tsp
    • Xacuti Masala – 2 tbsp
    • Brown Bella Mushrooms – 6 oz pack
    • Sugar – ½ tbsp
    • Tamarind Paste – 1 tsp
    • Water – ½ cup
    • Chopped Cilantro – 2 tbsps
    • Salt – 1.5 tsps heaped

    Prep – Work:

    Preparing the Xacuti Masala:

    • Dry roast all the ingredients given under “For the Xacuti Masala” until the sesame seeds pop. (Four to Five minutes) Ensure you dry roast over low heat.

    • Allow it to cool and grind it coarsely. Peanuts add the required moisture, so do not add any additional water.
    • Store this masala in an air-tight container refrigerate it. We only need 2 tbsp of the masala for this recipe.

    Prep – Work for the Gravy:

    • Chop all the veggies including onion, tomato, and cilantro.
    • Dilute the tamarind paste in ½ cup of water and set aside.
    • Clean the mushrooms and cut them into halves.

    Gravy Preparation:

    • Heat a pan and add the coconut oil.
    • When the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds.

    • As they start to splutter, add the onions and ginger-garlic paste and cook until they turn translucent.

    • Then add the chopped tomatoes, mushrooms, and salt. Cook until the mushrooms are soft and tender.

    • Now add the sugar, xacuti masala, and tamarind water.
    • Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

    • Finally, add the chopped cilantro and mix.

    That’s it. Xacuti is ready. I packed it with roti. You can serve this with pav buns, rice or roti.

    Notes:

    • Kashmiri red chilies are used for this recipe. But as I had only the byadgi variety, I went with that.
    • Sugar is optional.
    • Instead of tamarind, you can use kokum for the tanginess.
    • Adjust the salt and spice as per your preference. If required, add a little bit of chili powder.
    • Also, adjust the water (more or less) as per your consistency preference.
    • You can replace mushrooms with paneer, tofu, or mixed vegetables.

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    Xacuti | Goan Mushroom Xacuti | Vegetarian Shakuti

    The vegetarian version of the famous Goan curry – Xacuti prepared with the roasted aromatic Indian spices and coconut.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: rice accompaniment, roti accompaniments, sides
    Cuisine: Goan
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 139kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    Ingredients:

      For the Xacuti Masala:

      • 1.5 tbsp Poppy Seeds
      • tbsp White Sesame Seeds
      • tbsp Peanuts
      • ¼ cup Unsweetened Dry Coconut
      • 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
      • 6 Red Chili
      • 6 Cloves
      • 6 Cardamom
      • 3 inch Cinnamon
      • 2 Black Stone Flower Dagad Phool 
      • 2 Mace Flower
      • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
      • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
      • ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds

      For the Xacuti Gravy:

      • 2 tsp Coconut Oil
      • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
      • ½ cup Onion Chopped
      • 1 cup Tomato Chopped
      • ½ tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
      • 2 tbsp Xacuti Masala
      • 6 oz Brown Bella Mushrooms
      • ½ tbsp Sugar
      • 1 tsp Tamarind Paste
      • ½ cup Water
      • 2 tbsp Chopped Cilantro Chopped
      • 1.5 tsp Salt

      Instructions

      Prep - Work:

        Preparing the Xacuti Masala:

        • Dry roast all the ingredients given under "For the Xacuti Masala" until the sesame seeds pop. (Four to Five minutes) Ensure you dry roast over low heat.
        • Allow it cool and grind it coarsely. Peanuts add the required moisture, so do not add any additional water.
        • Store this masala in an air-tight container refrigerate it. We only need 2 tbsp of the masala for this recipe.

        Prep - Work for the Gravy:

        • Chop all the veggies including onion, tomato, and cilantro.
        • Dilute the tamarind paste in ½ cup of water and set aside.
        • Clean the mushrooms and cut them into halves.

        Gravy Preparation:

        • Heat a pan and add the coconut oil.
        • When the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds.
        • As they start to splutter, add the onions and ginger garlic paste and cook until they turn translucent.
        • Then add the chopped tomatoes, mushrooms and salt. Cook until the mushrooms are soft and tender.
        • Now add the sugar, xacuti masala and tamarind water.
        • Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
        • Finally, add the chopped cilantro and mix.
        • That's it. Xacuti is ready. I packed it with roti. You can serve this with pav buns, rice or roti.

        Notes

        • Kashmiri red chilies are used for this recipe. But as I had only the byadgi variety, I went with that.
        • Sugar is optional.
        • Instead of tamarind, you can use kokum for the tanginess. Adjust the salt and spice as per your preference. If required, add a little bit of chili powder.
        • Also, adjust the water (more or less) as per your consistency preference.
        • You can replace mushroom with paneer, tofu or with mixed vegetables.

        Nutrition

        Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 966IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg

        I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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        Comments

        1. JS says

          June 28, 2019 at 10:16 pm

          5 stars
          It came out so well. Thank you for a great recipe!

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            July 08, 2019 at 11:48 pm

            That’s great. Thanks much.

            Reply
        2. Padmajha PJ says

          June 24, 2018 at 9:23 am

          5 stars
          X is indeed a tricky alphabet but you have used it so well to make the kids lunch box dish.I need to make this spice mix.Love the spoon that holds the masala :)

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            June 25, 2018 at 9:52 am

            Thank you. :-) :-)

            Reply
        3. Suma Gandlur says

          June 12, 2018 at 6:17 pm

          The curry base is delicious and your version would appeal to mushroom lovers.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            June 13, 2018 at 8:14 am

            Thanks

            Reply
        4. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

          June 05, 2018 at 3:48 pm

          5 stars
          I have read so many vegetarian variations of xacuti now…thanks to the A-Z series. I am yet to try it myself though. Hopefully will have an opportunity soon to make it for X.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            June 06, 2018 at 11:36 am

            Please do try Sandhya. You will love it for sure.

            Reply
        5. manjulabharathkumar2016 says

          May 31, 2018 at 10:55 am

          5 stars
          Mushroom xacuti looks so inviting vidhya :) This veg version of xacuti is so much flavorful with those homemade masala powder.. Great aromatic curry to pair with phulkas !!

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            June 01, 2018 at 8:57 am

            Thanks a lot Manjula

            Reply
        6. Srivalli Jetti says

          May 21, 2018 at 11:58 pm

          This is a wonderful choice for X and if the kiddo loved it, its worth the try!..I am yet to make it and waiting for the right time.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            May 22, 2018 at 9:50 am

            Please do try Valli. I am sure you will love it.

            Reply
        7. Mayuri Patel says

          May 15, 2018 at 7:57 am

          5 stars
          Very tasty looking xacuti. I too have book marked it since I saw it on Pavani’s blog. I love both mushrooms and coconut.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            May 15, 2018 at 10:53 am

            :-) Thanks Mayuri.

            Reply
        8. cookingwithsapana says

          May 12, 2018 at 2:33 pm

          5 stars
          I once made the xacuti with pumpkin and your version with mushrooms sounds and looks as tasty as the classic ones. The main difference is from the xacuti masala and it can make any veg or non veg taste amazing.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            May 14, 2018 at 9:58 am

            Yes, agree. The fresh ground xacuti masala makes everything delicious.

            Reply
        9. Gayathri Kumar says

          May 11, 2018 at 2:08 am

          5 stars
          Xacuti is such a flavourful spice and I remember makig it with mushrooms. The curry looks so full of flavour.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            May 11, 2018 at 8:35 am

            Thank you.

            Reply
        10. simplytadka2 says

          May 07, 2018 at 12:09 am

          Wow. Interesting recipe.. good for everyone

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            May 07, 2018 at 7:36 am

            Thanks, Preeti

            Reply
        11. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

          May 06, 2018 at 10:35 am

          5 stars
          Mushroom xacuti looks really delicious.. Such a yummy and versatile dish and cooked it to perfection!!

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            May 07, 2018 at 7:46 am

            Thanks Sharmi.

            Reply
        12. Pavani says

          May 04, 2018 at 3:50 pm

          5 stars
          This is a very flavorful and delicious Goan curries. I love xacuti masala – it is spicy and versatile to be used in different dishes too. Thanks for the mention – it has been a while I made this dish. Will have to make it some time.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            May 07, 2018 at 8:44 am

            Thanks a lot for the recipe Pavani. Loved it.

            Reply
        13. Vaishali Sabnani says

          May 03, 2018 at 5:24 pm

          The Goan curry is on my to do list. This curry is super flavorful with those spices and would make any dish delicious.
          definitely a treat to enjoy with rotis.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            May 04, 2018 at 12:01 pm

            Oh yeah, very true. :-)

            Reply
        14. Harini says

          April 28, 2018 at 7:16 pm

          5 stars
          I have tried xacuti before and I remember my family loved the flavors as well. Your version sounds good too.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            April 28, 2018 at 10:08 pm

            Thanks Harini.

            Reply
        15. Sandhiya says

          April 28, 2018 at 7:04 pm

          5 stars
          Xacuti Masala sounds so flavorful and delicious. With those masala, i’m sure that the mushroom curry must be fantastic. Great side dish for rotis.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            April 28, 2018 at 10:23 pm

            Yes, da. Thanks.

            Reply
        16. Priya Suresh says

          April 28, 2018 at 11:22 am

          Have tried Xacuti with chicken but yet to try as vegetarian version. And this Mushroom xacuti looks just prefect to enjoy with a bowl of pulao or rotis. Well done Vidhya.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            April 28, 2018 at 10:59 pm

            Thank you, Priya.

            Reply
        17. journeyofmythoughts says

          April 28, 2018 at 11:20 am

          Yayy, i have everything required. Tomorrow it is. Will tell you how it turned out. ??

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            April 28, 2018 at 10:21 pm

            Super… Waiting to hear from you. :-)

            Reply

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