Goan Mushroom Xacuti is an authentic traditional Goan dish that tastes best when prepared using wild or forest mushrooms, which are available during the monsoon. Xacuti, on the other hand, is a Goan masala that contains a certain blend of spices and is very popular in India for preparing gravy recipes.
You can also cook this recipe with simple mushrooms, but for the real flavor, you should choose forest mushrooms. Wild mushrooms have a more rubbery flavor and require more time to cook than the cultured mushrooms we buy in stores.
Serve Goan Mushroom Xacuti with butter pav pun or even matar pulao for lunch or dinner.
If you like this Goan dish you can also try it Sangacho Ross and Goan Egg Drop Curry.
did you know- Wild mushrooms are rich in antioxidants, vitamin D and selenium, which help detoxify carcinogenic compounds in the body and help prevent diseases such as cancer and diabetes. They are rich in vitamin C, fiber and potassium, thus promoting heart health by reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Since it is rich in selenium, it also helps strengthen the body’s immunity.