Chicken Cafreal

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4–6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      55 min

Appears in
Seven Kitchens

By Torie True

Published 2025

  • About

A much-loved Goan dish that was introduced by the Portuguese via Africa. Caffraria was the name given to the territories along the southeast coast of Africa, colonised by the Portuguese and the British. The Portuguese ruled over Mozambique, and it is likely that the dish migrated to Goa from this region. It is a semi-dry recipe that would work as well on the barbecue as it does in the pan. Traditionally, this recipe would include a splash of local toddy vinegar, but you can replace this wit