on Oct 02, 2022, Updated Jan 29, 2024 You may like some more Goan recipes: Shrimp Vindaloo, Goan Fish Curry, Goan Prawn Curry, and Chicken Vindaloo.
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To make Chicken Cafreal, bone-in chicken thighs are marinated with a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet green-colored Cafreal masala paste and then cooked in a pan until well done. Some Goan homes also add a splash of dark rum at the end of cooking, which adds a beautiful flavor. Serve Chicken Cafreal as an appetizer or a side dish with any Goan-style meal. It can also be served with a refreshing salad or soup for a healthy meal. You can replace the lime juice with white vinegar to make a chicken Cafreal recipe. Adjust the green chilies as per your taste.
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You will also need chicken, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, and oil. For the best flavor, use skinless bone-in chicken thighs with legs. You can also use a whole chicken cut into 1-½-inch pieces. If you do not like bone-in chicken, use boneless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces.
1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoon white poppy seeds ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick 5-6 cloves 1 cup cilantro (packed, rinsed) ¼ cup mint (packed, rinsed) 2 teaspoon chopped ginger 4-5 cloves of peeled garlic 4-5 medium-spicy green chilies 2 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoon tamarind pulp
Blend to make a smooth paste. Scrape the sides of the blender a few times. Make gashes using a sharp knife in the chicken. Add the chicken pieces to a large bowl. Add the following ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
Cafreal paste ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
Once the oil is hot, arrange the chicken pieces in the pan in a single layer. Fry undisturbed for 5 minutes on each side. Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes. Cook until the chicken pieces are dry. Flip a few times while cooking. Serve hot.
