GOAN CHICKEN CAFREAL

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This is the traditional Goan version of masala chicken. It can be either fried or grilled on the BBQ.

Provided by Anonymous

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
salt to taste
6 peppers fresh green chile peppers, chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
15 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
8 whole cloves
6 peppercorns
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 medium lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken and cut it into large pieces. Rub with salt and set to aside.
  • Combine chile peppers, cilantro, garlic, ginger, tamarind, poppy seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and turmeric in a large mortar. Crush into a paste with a pestle.
  • Rub chicken with the paste on all sides until completely covered. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or 8 hours to overnight for best results.
  • Add enough oil to generously cover the entire bottom of a large skillet; heat until a thermometer registers 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown on the outside and no longer pink at the bone, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 113.8 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 99.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Muhammad Akif
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This is one of the best Goan dishes I've ever had. I highly recommend it.


Efren Perez
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I'm allergic to coconut milk. Is there a substitute I can use?


marko cosic
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are amazing.


Chytianna Boclair
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I love the versatility of this dish. You can serve it with rice, potatoes, or even bread.


Phindulo Tshivhase
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Rex Sagor
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I'll have to try it again.


Gopal Sing
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This was the perfect dish for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and can be served warm or cold.


Muneeb Malik
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This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll just be sure to use less chili peppers next time.


Usama Ghumman
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I love the green color of this dish. It's so vibrant and inviting.


Ivy Lourens
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This was my first time making Goan Chicken Cafreal, and I was really impressed. It was easy to make and turned out great.


Dharmendra Budthapa
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut milk, but I thought this dish was still really good. The spices were just right.


Eric Reed
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Shoaib gujjar
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This is one of my favorite Goan dishes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Aklimaakhy Aklimaakhy
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I love the creamy texture of this dish. The coconut milk really brings it all together.


Anathi Forever
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This Goan Chicken Cafreal was an absolute delight to make! The flavors were so complex and delicious, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.