From Goa with Love: Diabetes-Friendly Chicken Cafreal Recipe

Do you want to make your weekends absolutely delectable and memorable? Well, we have a special Goan Chicken Recipe for you – Chicken Cafreal. It is a beloved recipe that can be savoured as a main course dish. What’s even more wonderful? We have come up with a diabetes-friendly version of Chicken Cafreal for you. 

Chicken Cafreal is a spicy and flavorful Goan dish that’s known for its distinctive green marinade and bold spices. This Goan dish has Portuguese influences. The tender chicken is marinated in a slightly-green coloured, tangy and spicy Cafreal masala paste and then slowly simmered to perfection in a robust, heavy-bottomed pan.

Balancing Health and Taste With Diabetes-Friendly Goan Chicken Cafreal

Chicken Cafreal is known for its spicy and aromatic flavours, so adjust the quantity of green chilies to suit your spice preference. This dish is a delightful representation of Goan cuisine’s bold and vibrant flavours. This recipe is high in fibre and low in calories. Check out the healthy recipe below-

Preparation Time – 1 hour 20 minutes 
Cooking Time – 40 minutes
Serves – 12 portions

Ingredients 

• Chicken 1 kg
• Mustard Oil 30 ml
• Black Pepper 5 gm
• Cloves 5 gm
• Black Cardamom 3 gm
• Star Anise 2 gm
• Onion 300 gm
• Tomato 100 gm
• Ginger 10 gm
• Garlic 10 gm
• Red Chilli Powder to taste
• Coriander Powder 5 gm
• Turmeric Powder 5 gm
• Green Coriander Leaves 30 gm
• Green Chillies 5 gm
• Salt to taste

Method 

• Use a sharp knife to make parallel and shallow cuts through the chicken.
• Add coriander leaves with stem, ginger, garlic, green chillies, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, vinegar, and fennel seeds in a grinding jar. Grind these ingredients into a smooth semi-thick paste.
• Once the paste is ready, add salt, turmeric and lime juice.
• Marinate the chicken with the masala and keep it aside for 1 hour.
• Heat some oil in a heavy bottom pan.
• Add the marinated chicken (don’t overcrowd the pan) and cook it for 7-8 minutes each side or until it’s cooked.
• Garnish with some onions and lime wedge.

Disclaimer :

It is crucial to monitor your blood sugar levels using a smartphone-connected glucometer on a regular basis. If you feel doubtful about whether or not you should consume a particular item, you should do a quick sugar check before and after you consume it.

Being a person with diabetes, you can enjoy your favourite treats by making sure that you keep the portion size in check. Overindulging can lead to a spike in your sugar levels. It’s important to discuss with your physician how a food item can affect your blood glucose levels. If you have any doubts about what you can include as a part of your diabetes diet, you should always speak to your doctor or health coach.