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| Goan Chicken Vindaloo |
Here’s a delicious and authentic Goan Chicken Vindaloo recipe — spicy, tangy, and full of flavor! This dish is influenced by Portuguese cuisine and is a popular favorite in Goa.
Goan Chicken Vindaloo Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marination Time: 2–8 hours
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:
For the Vindaloo Marinade:
500g chicken (boneless or bone-in, cut into chunks)
4–5 dried red chilies (soaked in warm water for 10 mins)
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp coriander seeds
½ tsp black peppercorns
4–5 garlic cloves
1-inch piece of ginger
1 tsp paprika (for color)
1 tsp turmeric powder
1½ tbsp white vinegar (or malt vinegar)
1 tsp sugar
Salt to taste
For Cooking:
2 tbsp oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 small cinnamon stick
2–3 green cardamom pods (optional)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp mustard seeds
Water as needed
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Instructions:
1. Make the Vindaloo Paste:
Blend soaked red chilies, cumin, coriander, peppercorns, garlic, ginger, turmeric, paprika, vinegar, sugar, and salt into a smooth paste. Add a bit of water if needed.
2. Marinate the Chicken:
Coat the chicken pieces with the vindaloo paste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
3. Cook the Vindaloo:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom, and bay leaf. Let them splutter.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add the marinated chicken and cook on medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add ½ cup of water, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the gravy has thickened.
4. Adjust Seasoning:
Taste and adjust salt, vinegar (for more tang), or sugar (to balance heat), if needed.
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Serving Suggestions:
Serve hot with steamed rice, Goan poi bread, or naan.
Garnish with chopped fresh coriander (optional).
Tips:
You can adjust the number of chilies to your spice preference.
Add potatoes (optional) for a more hearty version.
Replace chicken with pork for traditional Pork Vindaloo.