Beef or Lamb Vindaloo

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 8
Spicy Beef or Lamb Vindaloo for a flavorful Indian dinner
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

150 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons coriander
1 tablespoon cumin
6 cloves
2 inches cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seed
4 -6 dried chilies , soaked
8 cloves garlic
1 large onion
1 inch fresh ginger
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 lbs beef chuck steaks or 2 lbs lamb shoulder , trimmed and cut into 2 inch cubes
3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons butter
2 bay leaves
2 cups beef stock

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
385
Sugar
3g
Fat
21g
Vindaloo is an Indian dish originally from the state of Goa, influenced by Portuguese cuisine. This dish is usually made with pork, but this recipe uses beef or lamb as an alternative. This flavorful curry is cooked slowly with a blend of spices and chili, making it a perfect meal for spice lovers. Vindaloo has a unique sour taste due to the use of vinegar in the recipe. This dish is perfect for a hearty dinner or when entertaining guests. It pairs perfectly with rice, bread, or roti.

Instructions

1.Dry roast coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns, fenugreek seeds, and fennel seed in a pan until fragrant.
2.Grind together the roasted spices, soaked dried chilies, garlic, onion, ginger, and white vinegar using a food processor to make a paste.
3.Heat ghee or butter in a large pot and sauté bay leaves until fragrant.
4.Add the spice paste and cook for 5-7 minutes.
5.Add beef or lamb and stir well until the meat is coated with the spice mixture.
6.Pour in beef stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
7.Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 1.5 - 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
8.Serve hot with rice, bread, or roti.

PROS

This dish is full of bold flavors and spices.

The slow-cooking method of cooking the meat makes it tender and juicy.

It can be made in advance and reheated for convenience.

CONS

This dish may be too spicy for some people.

The preparation time for this dish is extensive.

It requires a large number of ingredients and spices.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains spices like garlic and ginger known for their immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.
The high protein content in beef or lamb can help build and repair muscle tissue.

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