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A vibrant and spicy Goan curry featuring hard-boiled eggs simmered in a fragrant green masala. This classic Cafreal paste, made with fresh cilantro and a blend of aromatic spices, creates a uniquely tangy and delicious dish perfect with pav or rice.
For 4 servings
Boil and Peel Eggs
Prepare the Cafreal Paste
Sauté and Cook the Masala
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A vibrant and spicy Goan curry featuring hard-boiled eggs simmered in a fragrant green masala. This classic Cafreal paste, made with fresh cilantro and a blend of aromatic spices, creates a uniquely tangy and delicious dish perfect with pav or rice.
This goan recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 309.59 calories per serving with 15.02g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Simmer the Curry
Add Eggs and Finish
Serve
Replace eggs with paneer cubes, tofu, mushrooms, or potatoes. For a non-vegetarian option, this masala is famously used for Chicken Cafreal.
For a richer and milder gravy, add 2-3 tablespoons of coconut milk or cashew paste towards the end of the cooking process.
Add a couple of dried red chillies along with the green chillies while grinding the paste for an extra layer of heat and flavor.
Eggs provide high-quality complete protein, which is essential for muscle building, tissue repair, and maintaining a healthy immune system.
The base of the curry is a green masala made from fresh coriander, ginger, garlic, and spices, all of which are loaded with antioxidants that help fight inflammation and protect cells from damage.
Spices like black peppercorns, cumin, and cinnamon used in the Cafreal paste are known to have thermogenic properties that can help give a gentle boost to your metabolism.
Yes, Egg Cafreal can be a healthy dish. It is rich in protein from eggs and packed with nutrients and antioxidants from the fresh herbs and spices. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil used.
A single serving of Egg Cafreal (2 eggs) contains approximately 350-400 calories, depending on the amount of oil used. This makes it a moderately caloric dish, suitable for a main course.
Absolutely. The Cafreal paste can be prepared and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or frozen for up to a month. This makes for a very quick meal.
To reduce the spice level, decrease the number of green chillies and black peppercorns. You can also deseed the green chillies before grinding them.
Traditionally, Egg Cafreal is served with Goan breads like pav or poi. It also pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, chapatis, or naan.