How to pronounce Xacuti

Xacuti is written शागोती where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ʃaːɡoːt̪iː/. In plain English letters that is shah-GOH-tee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Xacuti?

Xacuti is a main dish of India. Where it comes from: Goa. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken and nuts & seeds. It tastes spicy and rich.

Where Xacuti comes from

Xacuti is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map. See all dishes from Goa.

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