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4 Secrets to Authentic Indian Cooking
Tips, tricks, and recipes for perfect Indian dishes
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4 Secrets to Authentic Indian Cooking
Tips, tricks, and recipes for perfect Indian dishes
Origin of Vindaloo Curry
Vindaloo is a spicy Indian curry originating from the region of Goa. Its roots can be traced back to a similar dish brought to India by the Portuguese, known as “Carne de Vinha d’Alhos,” typically made with meat (often pork) cooked in wine.
Over time, the locals of Goa infused the Portuguese dish with their own spices and blends, substituting wine with vinegar. This transformation gave rise to the flavorful and fiery Vindaloo curry, now celebrated as a pride of Goan Indian Cuisine.
Due it its origin, chicken vindaloo tastes different from classic Indian chicken curry. It is tangy and spicy due to its special mix of spices including vinegar and red chilies. Indian chicken curry, on the other hand, has various flavors depending on the recipe, ranging from mild to rich and aromatic.
Is Vindaloo the Hottest Curry?
In Indian restaurants, potatoes are commonly added to this spicy and fiery hot curry. However, potatoes are not included in traditional and authentic Vindaloo recipe. Even though the word “aloo” means potato in Hindi but it doesn’t mean potato in the name of Vindaloo.
Potatoes become a part of the recipe because they increase the quantity of the curry, make it cost effective as meat is an expensive ingredient. Potatoes also make the curry sauce a little thicker.
As Vindaloo started to gain popularity in India, people started to use different meat such as lamb, beef, mutton or chicken instead of pork.
Can I Use Slow Cooker to Make Vindaloo Curry?
Today I am sharing the recipe for Chicken Vindaloo, a beautiful version of the famous and scrumptious Vindaloo Curry.
You can use a slow cooker to make this recipe, just follow the method and steps below and cook in a slow cooker for 3-4 hours or until the chicken meat is tender.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 360 calories per serving.
What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?
This meal is best served with Indian steamed basmati rice. For a wholesome Indian meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please share your photo in the Comments section and consider giving it a 5-star rating. I cannot wait to see your creations. You may also try these amazing Indian recipes: soft and pillowy naan, chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, chicken korma, and Indian chicken curry next. Happy cooking!
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Chicken Vindaloo
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (cut up into 8 pieces and skin removed)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- salt and pepper as per taste
- 3 tablespoons oil
Spice Blend:
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 4-5 dried red Chile peppers (you can use any moderately hot Chile and adjust the quantity as per you liking)
- 4 cloves
- 8 garlic cloves (skin removed)
- 1/2 inch (1cm) fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the chicken pieces and keep aside in a large non-reactive bowl.
- In another clean glass bowl, add vinegar and soak all the ingredients needed for the spice blend for 15-20 minutes. Then blend these into a fine paste using a blender.
- Add the spice mixture paste to the chicken and toss well to evenly coat all the chicken pieces. Let the chicken marinate for 4-6 hours.
- In a large and deep skillet/wok heat the oil on medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes. Stirring often.
- Add the chopped onions, tomato paste, salt and pepper to the chicken. Give everything a good stir. Finally, add ½ cup of water, cover the lid of the skillet and lower the heat to low. Let the chicken simmer on low for 15-20 minutes or till well done and the oil start to ooze from the curry.
- If you prefer a little thinner gravy, add water as need and let it simmer for another 4-5 minutes before serving. I prefer the gravy to be thick and sticking to the meat pieces.
- Serve hot with rice/bread.
Recipe is way too stingy with the dry spices, I would at least double the amount specified. I also added turmeric and cumin seeds.
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This recipe lacks in many respects
Followed recipe but used skinless thighs (bone in). Dish was a bit watery, but easily rectified by removing the chicken temporarily and reducing the sauce right down before putting the chicken back in. I used the 1/2 cup of white wine vinegar and found the dish perfect,