How long does Goan Chicken Cafreal take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Goan Chicken Cafreal serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Goan Chicken Cafreal spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Goan Chicken Cafreal?

2 Chicken Drumstick and Thigh, 2 cup Coriander Leaves, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 6 cloves Garlic, ½ inch Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Goan Chicken Cafreal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Goan Chicken Cafreal?

About 695 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Goan Chicken Cafreal

Name: Goan Chicken Cafreal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Goan
Ingredients: 2 Chicken Drumstick and Thigh; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 cup Coriander Leaves; 2 Green Chilli; 6 cloves Garlic; ½ inch Ginger; 8 Cloves; 15 Black Peppercorns; 2 inch Cinnamon; ½ tsp Poppy Seeds; 6 Cashew (full); 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; ½ tsp Salt; 4 tbsp Oil; ½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 cup Water; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 Potato, Slices; 1 pinch Salt

40 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Galinha Cafreal · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

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Goan chicken cafreal: chicken in a green paste of coriander, green chilli and whole spices, seared and simmered. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 40 min, video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

19 items

2 people

Chicken Drumstick and Thigh2
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves2 cup
Green Chilli2
Garlic6 cloves
Ginger½ inch
Cloves8
Black Peppercorns15
Cinnamon2 inch
Poppy Seeds½ tsp
Cashew (full)6
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Oil5 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
Water1 cup
Potato, Slices1
Salt1 pinch

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	695kcal	1390kcal
Protein	34g	68g
Carbohydrate	31g	62g
Fat	50g	99g
Fibre	7.3g	15g
Sugar	5.9g	12g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick and thigh

Method

1
Make slits on the chicken pieces. Marinate it with turmeric powder and salt. Set aside.
Chicken Drumstick and ThighTurmeric Powder
2
For the paste, grind all the ingredients into a thick paste, adding water if needed.
Coriander LeavesGreen ChilliGarlicGingerClovesBlack PeppercornsCinnamonPoppy SeedsCashew (full)Lemon JuiceSalt
3
Mix the paste along with the chicken pieces. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
4
Heat oil in a pan. Add the chicken pieces and cook on medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken pieces from the pan.
Oil
5
In the same pan, add the onions and saute until translucent. Add the remaining paste along with tomato ketchup and water. Bring the chicken pieces back into the pan. Cover and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
OnionTomato SauceWater
6
For the potato wedges, heat a flat pan and add the oil. Add the potato slices on medium heat and sprinkle salt over them.
OilPotatoSalt
7
Flip them after they have browned on one side, for around 2 minutes. Season with salt again. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
8
Serve the chicken with potato wedges and slices of lemon.

Before you start

How long does Goan Chicken Cafreal take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Goan Chicken Cafreal serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Goan Chicken Cafreal vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Goan Chicken Cafreal spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Goan Chicken Cafreal?: 2 Chicken Drumstick and Thigh, 2 cup Coriander Leaves, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 6 cloves Garlic, ½ inch Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Goan Chicken Cafreal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Goan Chicken Cafreal?: About 695 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.