Vindaloo

Vindaloo is a popular Indian dish that is typically made with a combination of pork, vinegar, and spices. The dish is thought to have originated in the Portuguese colony of Goa, India, and was originally made with a blend of garlic, vinegar, and chili peppers. This piquant dish is now a favorite among Indian and international food lovers alike.

Vindaloo recipes vary depending on the region, but the basic ingredients remain the same. The dish is usually made with a type of pork, such as pork shoulder or pork loin, and is often marinated in vinegar and spices for several hours before cooking. The most common spices used in vindaloo are chili peppers, cumin, cloves, and cinnamon.

The dish gets its name from the Portuguese word for garlic, alho, and the Hindi word for chili pepper, mirch. Over time, the dish has come to be known simply as vindaloo.

Advice

When it comes to making vindaloo, it is important to be aware of the heat level. Vindaloo is a spicy dish, so be sure to use the appropriate amount of spices and adjust accordingly to your desired heat level. Additionally, adding a bit of vinegar or lemon juice can help to balance out the flavors and give the dish an extra zing. Lastly, be sure to keep an eye on your vegetables as you cook them in order to ensure that they do not become too soft.

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Recipes

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Pork Vindaloo

  • rice
  • onion
  • indian red chili powder
  • kashmiri red chili powder
  • black mustard seed
  • cumin
  • ginger
  • cinnamon
  • tamarind pulp inchwide ball
  • bell pepper
  • turmeric
  • olive oil
  • pork shoulder
  • apple cider vinegar
  • salt
  • cardamom
  • clove
  • garlic
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Slow-Cooker Goan Pork Vindaloo

  • basmati rice
  • salt
  • brown mustard seed
  • kashmiri chile powder
  • cinnamon
  • onion
  • garlic
  • apple cider vinegar
  • black peppercorn
  • cayenne pepper
  • ginger
  • cumin
  • turmeric
  • jaggery
  • pork shoulder
  • cardamom
  • clove
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Vindaloo

  • brown sugar
  • fenugreek seed
  • onion
  • curry
  • garlic
  • black mustard seed
  • salt
  • black peppercorn
  • turmeric powder
  • beef stock
  • water
  • cilantro
  • ginger
  • tomato paste
  • cinnamon
  • coriander seed
  • ginger
  • cumin seed
  • cardamom
  • clove
  • garlic
  • ghee
  • kashmiri chilli powder test spiciness before !
  • white vinegar
  • beef
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Crock Pot Chicken Vindaloo

  • tomato sauce
  • cumin
  • mustard seed
  • cinnamon
  • onion
  • ginger
  • cardamom
  • clove
  • hot pepper
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • vinegar
  • chicken breast
  • garlic
  • curry powder
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Pork Vindaloo

  • white vinegar
  • red pepper flake
  • canola oil
  • hot paprika
  • sugar
  • sweet paprika
  • brown mustard seed
  • onion
  • garlic
  • pork shoulder
  • tomato paste
  • salt
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Pressure-Cooker Beef Short Ribs Vindaloo

  • sugar snap pea
  • beef broth
  • butter
  • cumin seed
  • gingerroot
  • onion
  • red wine vinegar
  • clove
  • cayenne pepper
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • beef short rib
  • coriander seed
  • mustard seed
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • hot rice
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Chicken Vindaloo

  • white rice
  • hungarian paprika
  • palm vinegar
  • new potato
  • black mustard seed
  • black peppercorn
  • fenugreek seed
  • turmeric
  • light brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • green indian chile
  • garlic
  • chicken thigh
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • onion
  • canola oil
  • clove

Ingredient Breakdown

 
garlic
onion
ginger
cinnamon
clove
salt
cardamom
black mustard seed
cumin
turmeric
pork shoulder
black peppercorn
coriander seed
cumin seed
olive oil
apple cider vinegar
brown mustard seed
cayenne pepper
fenugreek seed
tomato paste
white vinegar
mustard seed
canola oil
rice
indian red chili powder
kashmiri red chili powder
tamarind pulp inchwide ball
bell pepper
basmati rice
kashmiri chile powder
jaggery
brown sugar
curry
turmeric powder
beef stock
water
cilantro
ghee
kashmiri chilli powder test spiciness before !
beef
tomato sauce
hot pepper
parsley
vinegar
chicken breast
curry powder
red pepper flake
hot paprika
sugar
sweet paprika
sugar snap pea
beef broth
butter
gingerroot
red wine vinegar
beef short rib
bay leaf
hot rice
white rice
hungarian paprika
palm vinegar
new potato
light brown sugar
green indian chile
chicken thigh

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