Goan Chicken Cafreal

Goan Chicken Cafreal

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

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
372 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Wash the chicken and cut it into large pieces. Rub with salt and set to aside.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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).
Step 5
Drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Ingredients

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

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