Chicken Cafreal Rolls

Chicken Cafreal Rolls are a delicious and flavorful dish from Goan Catholic Cuisine. These rolls are packed with the vibrant and aromatic flavors of the traditional Goan cafreal marinade, making them a perfect appetizer or snack.

Non Vegetarian Appetizer Goan Catholic Goan Cuisine Chicken Snack
Chicken Cafreal Rolls

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cafreal masala
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 large tortillas or flatbreads
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips and place them in a bowl.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste, lime juice, cafreal masala, and salt to the chicken. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. In a blender, combine coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies, and cumin seeds. Blend into a smooth paste.
  4. Add the green masala paste to the marinated chicken and mix until the chicken is well coated.
  5. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the marinade is dry.
  6. Warm the tortillas or flatbreads and place a portion of the cooked chicken cafreal in the center of each tortilla.
  7. Roll up the tortillas, securing the filling inside, and slice each roll into smaller pieces.
  8. Serve the Chicken Cafreal Rolls hot with your favorite dipping sauce or chutney.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
280 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Knife Cutting board Bowl Blender Frying pan

Tools

Blender Frying pan

Serving suggestions

Serve the Chicken Cafreal Rolls as an appetizer for a party or as a tasty snack for a family gathering.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, increase the quantity of green chilies in the marinade. You can also customize the rolls by adding sliced onions, bell peppers, and cheese before rolling them up.

Cost

$15