The Ultimate Spice Mix: Chicken Vindaloo

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.

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

Chicken Vindaloo