Ingredients
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3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
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1 small finely chopped Brown/White Onion
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1 Star Anise
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1 Bay Leaf
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1 tablespoon Garlic & Ginger Paste
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2.5 tablespoons Tomato Pastewater down with 6 tablespoons of water
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2 Green Finger Chillieschopped finely
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2 Dry Kashmiri Chillieschopped into small bits
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1 tablespoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
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1 tablespoon Mix Powder / Curry Powder
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3 teaspoons (adjust to suit) Chilli Powder (Hot)
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1/2 teaspoon Fennel (seeds)
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3/4 teaspoon Coriander Powder
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3/4 teaspoon Cumin Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
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3 Cardamom Pods (seeds only)
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300ml Water
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6 pieces Meat / Veg / Paneer
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2 Sliced Tomato
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1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek Leaves (Kasoori Methi)
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1/4 cup Fresh/Chopped Coriander
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1 teaspoon Sugar
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1 tablespoon Vinegarwhite, malt or cider
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1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
Directions
Made from scratch without base gravy this Vindaloo is a hot, spicy Indian dish. It’s fantastic flavours come from the heavy use of vinegar, garlic and chilli spices. A hugely popular Indian restaurant meal, where it can be made with pork, beef, chicken, lamb, prawns, or veg
Looking for the base gravy version? it’s at https://thecurrykid.co.uk/recipe/vindaloo-made-with-base-gravy-the-ultimate-vindaloo/
Steps
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1
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add the oil to a pan on a low heat and add the onions, star anise and bay leaf, fry for a few minutes stirring occasionally until they become aromatic and the onions soften and brown |
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2
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add in the garlic and ginger paste, tomato puree, Kashmiri and finger chillies, stir continuously for around 30 seconds |
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3
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add the Kashmiri chilli powder, mix powder, chilli powder, fennel seeds, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, ground black pepper, turmeric and cardamom pod seeds |
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4
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mix well to form your vindaloo paste adding a small amount of water at any time if required to keep the paste loose and fry gently until the oil separates |
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5
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add in your choice of protein, sliced tomatoes and methi leaves coat in the masala and allow to cook for a couple of minutes |
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6
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turn the heat up to high, add the water, incorporate well and allow to reduce for 5 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent any sticking |
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7
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allow to reduce until your protein is cooked through and the sauce is the thickness you require |
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8
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sprinkle over the fresh chopped coriander, sugar, vinegar and garam masala, stir through and serve |
