Goan Chicken Vindaloo

A tangy and spicy Goan-Portuguese chicken curry served with rice, naan or roti.

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Goan Chicken Vindaloo is a traditional Goan dish that goes well with pulao, naan or roti. A spicy and tangy chicken curry, it is popular in Goa and Konkan region. While the traditional vindaloo is made with lamb, this one is made using chicken.

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Goan Chicken Vindaloo Recipe

A tangy and spicy Goan-Portuguese chicken curry served with rice, naan or roti.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Goan, Indian, Portuguese

Ingredients for Goan Chicken Vindaloo

• 500 g Chicken cut into pieces
• 2 tbsp Butter – 2 tblsp
• 1 Onion – 1 medium, sliced
• 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1/2 inch Cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Powder
• 3/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 3/4 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tbsp Water
• 1/2 tbsp Sugar
• 2 Cloves
• 1 tbsp White Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Tomato Puree
• Salt as per taste

How to make Goan Chicken Vindaloo

• Mix the vinegar, 1/2 of the sliced onions, ginger garlic paste, cinnamon stick, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder and salt in a bowl.
• Blend to a smooth paste.
• Add sugar and mix well.
• Add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat evenly.
• Keep aside to marinate overnight.
• Heat butter in a pan.
• Add the remaining onion and fry till transparent.
• Add the chicken pieces, water and tomato puree.
• Cover the pan with a lid and simmer over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Cook till the chicken is tender.
• Serve as a side dish to pulao, naan or roti.

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