Indian Chicken Vindaloo Recipes

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Toast the turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir the spices constantly as they toast, taking care that they do not burn. Stir in the olive oil, onion, garlic, and ginger. Increase heat to medium, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste until no lumps of paste remain. Add the chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, chicken broth, wine vinegar, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove the cover, and cook 5 minutes more to thicken slightly. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to serve.

CHICKEN VINDALOO RECIPE

Steps:

• Deseed red chilies and soak them in 3 tbsps vinegar and 3 tbsps hot water. Set aside.
• Add coriander seeds, cumin, pepper corn, mustard, cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms to a blender jar.
• Make a fine powder. Then add ginger garlic and soaked red chilies.
• Add the vinegar water mixture and make a smooth paste.
• Next add this to the cleaned chicken along with turmeric and salt.
• Marinate and rest aside for at least an hour to overnight in refrigerator to absorb the flavors.
• Heat oil in a deep pot and saute the onions (optional) until golden to light brown.
• Add 1 tbsp vinegar & 1 tsp sugar to the onions.
• Then add the marinated chicken and saute for 3 to 5 mins on a medium heat.
• Pour the tomato puree (optional) and continue to saute for another 3 to 4 mins.
• If your chicken lets out lots of moisture, do not add water. Mine did not so I poured half cup hot water. If you prefer a dry curry then skip adding water. The chicken will cook in its own moisture.
• Cover and simmer until the chicken cooked through & fork tender.
• To check if the meat is done, prick it with a fork. The meat should fall off the bone easily.
• Simmer until the gravy reaches a thick & semi dry stage. Taste and add more salt if needed.
• Serve chicken vindaloo with plain rice or naan.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Salt and pepper the chicken quarters. Heat a large frying pan and brown the chicken in the Ghee. You will have to do this in two batches.
• Remove the chicken to a 6-quart stove-top covered casserole, leaving the fat in the pan.
• Add the garlic and onion to the pan and sauté until golden brown.
• Add to the casserole along with the ginger, cumin, mustard seed, cinnamon, cloves, turmeric, cayenne, and paprika.
• Sauté all for a few minutes and add all the remaining ingredients except for the garnishes.
• Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender. about 45 minutes. Stir a few times during cooking; partially remove the lid during the last 10 minutes or so to thicken the sauce. Top with garnishes.
• Ghee: Butter that is cooked to separate the clear butter fat from the milk solids and moisture, an ingenious method that allows butter to keep for long periods of time.
• Tamarind: Tamarind paste and concentrate, fresh products, are available in the produce section of many ethnic markets. Both products, made from the tamarind pod, need to be reconstituted.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Blend first 11 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in processor until paste forms. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add paste from processor and cook until golden, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add chicken and potatoes; sauté 5 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Season with more cayenne, if desired, and salt and pepper.
• *A spice mixture available at Indian markets, some specialty foods stores, and many supermarkets. To substitute, mix 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; use 1 teaspoon of mixture.

INDIAN CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Rub chicken with turmeric and set aside.
• Grind the next 6 ingredients, by hand or a spice grinder, until powdered (this is masala).
• Mix the masal with enough water to make a thick paste.
• Grind the cashews and raisins to a paste.
• In a wok, chow the onion until soft and browned.
• Reduce heat.
• Add the ginger and garlic, stir together until aroma is released.
• Add the masala paste, stir until the oil separates out of the mixture.
• Add the diced tomato, cook for about 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken to the wok, toss to coat.
• Add 1 1/2 cup of water, stir well, reduce heat further and cover.
• Simmer until chicken is done and tender.
• Stir in the cashew/raisin paste.
• Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro leaves.

CHICKEN VINDALOO WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine curry powder and paprika in a small bowl.
• Place chicken in a shallow dish. Mix with 1/2 of the spice blend, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and let stand for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, chile pepper, ginger, bay leaves, and remaining spice blend. Season with salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Add diced tomatoes and chicken stock; bring to a boil. Slide in chicken and potato. Cover the pan partially with a lid or foil, to allow some steam to escape. Reduce heat to a simmer and poach chicken in the sauce, about 20 minutes.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• To prepare the chicken, mix the lemon juice, diced chicken, vinegar, garlic and ginger together in a large bowl with the dried spices. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours, or overnight.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the spices, onion and salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is browned but not burnt, about 10-15 mins. Reduce the heat to medium and add the marinated chicken. Cook, stirring, for another 5 mins. Add a splash of water, reduce the heat slightly, cover and simmer for 15-20 mins until the chicken is cooked through.
• Garnish with some coriander and crispy onions and serve with flatbreads, if you like.