Xacutti Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
• 1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate*
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder
• 1 whole chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 6 whole Kashmiri chiles *
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon chopped unsalted peanuts
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 3 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated coconut, plus extra for garnish
• Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 4 ounces boiling water
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, cut into wedges