If ever there was an dish that was fantastic in terms of flavour and just dreary to make simply because of the long preparation time; it is chicken vindaloo. The mix of spices are absolutely unique, and the taste is totally different to what you expect it to taste like (in a good way). This uses a wide assortment of spices! Let's get down to it.
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| Chicken Vindaloo |
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp kalonji
1/4 tsp fenugreek
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp aniseeds
1 inch stick cinnamon
3 cloves
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp grated coconut
2 tbsp unsalted peanuts
1/4 pint vinegar
2 cloves garlic crushed
3/4 tsp chopped ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp salt
1 small chicken cut into 6 -8 pieces
1/4 pint oil
12 curry leaves
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 pint water
METHOD:
Roast and grind whole spices (except 1 tsp cumin seeds)
Set aside curry leaves and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
Mix all other ingredients and spread over chicken
Marinade overnight
Heat oil and add curry leaves and cumin seeds
Cook for 1 minute
Add chicken and cook till tender
Add water if necessary
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| Chicken Vindaloo |
