Xacuti (Goan Chicken Curry)

Ingredients:

• 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 inches of ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• 2-3 cloves
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 1/2 cup cashews, soaked in water
• 1 cup water
• Salt to taste
• Oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a blender, blend together grated coconut and soaked cashews with 1 cup of water to make a smooth paste. Set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, dried red chilies, cloves, and cardamom pods. Let them splutter for a few seconds.
3. Add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
4. Add the chicken to the pot and stir to coat the chicken with the onion mixture.
5. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Next,