Chicken Vindaloo Authentic Recipe

Published May 18, 2019 Updated Sep 01, 2024

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 or Malaysian 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. Aloo (potato in Hindi) is also used as a filling to samosas. 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.

What To Serve With Chicken Vindaloo

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 leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.