Goan Goat Xacuti
A dark Goan curry of goat in a freshly roasted coconut and spice paste, with star anise, poppy seeds, nutmeg and a sharp tang of vinegar.
- Time2 hr 45
- LevelHard
- Costabout £4.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 1128kcal
- 16.9gcarbs
- 7.3gof which sugars
- 90.5gfat
- 55.4gsaturates
- 61.9gprotein
- 4.9gfibre
- 6.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toast the coconut in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring, until golden brown. Tip it out.
3 min - 2
In the same pan toast the coriander, cumin, fennel, peppercorns, poppy seeds, star anise, chillies, cinnamon and cloves for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Cool, then blend with the coconut, nutmeg, turmeric, tamarind and 150 ml of the hot water to a smooth paste.
2 min - 3
Heat the coconut oil in a heavy pot. Cook the onions for 12 minutes until brown, then add the ginger and garlic for 2 minutes.
12 min - 4
Add the goat and salt and brown for 8 minutes. Stir in the spice paste and cook for 5 minutes, until the oil rises at the edges.
13 min - 5
Add the rest of the hot water, cover and simmer on low for 1 hour 30 minutes, until the goat is tender. Lamb shoulder needs about 1 hour.
90 min - 6
Stir in the coconut milk and vinegar and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt, then serve with rice or soft white rolls.
10 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
