Vindaloo is a popular curry to order at restaurants, similar to Chicken Korma, Kadai Chicken, and Chicken Tikka Masala. The most common version of this curry is made with pork. However, we will change it up and make Chicken Vindaloo. Authentic vindaloo curry gets all of this flavor from chicken marinated in freshly ground whole spices. So don’t skip that step when making this delicious curry! We loved this Chicken Vindaloo. My daughter, who is super fussy and does not typically like much spice in her food, devoured this chicken. She just cut it into pieces and enjoyed it with a fork. So I am sure you will love this Chicken Vindaloo. Enjoy it with this delicious Mango Lassi. If you are looking for a vegetarian version of this curry, check out my paneer vindaloo recipe.
Watch How to Make Chicken Vindaloo
What is Vindaloo?
Vindaloo (pronounced vin-duh-loo) is an Indian curry dish from the region of Goa. This spicy and tangy curry was introduced to the region by Portuguese sailors. Vindaloo comes from carne de vinha d’alhos, which literally means “meat in garlic wine marinade”. This was “Indianized” by the local Goan cooks with the substitution of vinegar for the red wine and the addition of dried red chili peppers with additional spices. Vindaloo has become synonymous with ‘super hot and spicy curry’. However, in reality, this curry is not the most spicy. Yes, we add lots of spices, but it does not have the heat as other curries. Traditionally, Vindaloo is eaten with pav (similar to dinner rolls). Now, people around the world enjoy it with naan, rice, or any Indian flatbread.
Some Misconceptions about Vindaloo Curry
Why You’ll love this Vindaloo Chicken Curry?
√ It is full of flavor √ It is so easy to make in the instant pot √ Dairy Free & Gluten Free √ Perfect to enjoy even on weeknights! Give this Chicken Vindaloo a try, and do share how it turns out!
How to make Chicken Vindaloo in the Pressure Cooker?
Now, let’s see how to make this delicious vindaloo curry. If you are new to the Instant Pot (pressure cooker), check out this Instant Pot Quick Setup Guide to get you started. The main steps are
Making the Vindaloo Paste
Marinating the Chicken with Vindaloo Paste
Making the Pressure Cooker Vindaloo Curry
Garnish with cilantro and enjoy! Look at that color! Doesn’t it look gorgeous? My daughter who is super picky, devoured this chicken. She did not even bother to dip the naan in it, she ate the chicken with a fork.
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