Traditional Spicy East Indian Pork Vindaloo

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The Spicy East Indian Vindaloo Recipe made by the East Indians of Bombay, India is derived from Portuguese Carne de Vinha D’Alhos dish. Made with dry or fresh indyal masala, here’s how our family makes it for dinner!


The traditional East Indian Port Vindaloo tastes as glorious as the East Indian pork sorpotel, or even more so! It’s tangy without needing any amboshi.

The blend of chillies and other East Indian masalas makes your mouth water, literally! And it is served with as much pomp as the corned tongue or any other precious East Indian dish.

Want to try making the East Indian vindaloo on your own? It takes a bit of know-how and experience. So unless you have East Indian blood, it’ll take a few tries to get it right, but you will eventually.

Almost every East Indian family has their own version of the Pork Vindaloo recipe made with their special indyal masala, but here’s the recipe we use at home.

What is the Pork Vindaloo recipe used by East Indians?

The East Indian pork vindaloo recipe is a derivative of the Portuguese Pork Vindaloo recipe that was called Carne de Vinha D’Alhos which means meat in a marinade of wine and garlic.

When the Portuguese were handed over Bombay as a gift in 1661, they influenced some of the traditions and culinary dishes of the local East Indians. Some of their dishes were also adopted and localized, this vindaloo being one of them.

The most important ingredients in the recipe are of course the pork, garlic, and a hearty dose of wine. Although it takes a tad of a learning curve, this traditional East Indian dish is not too difficult to make.

What ingredients do you put in a pork vindaloo?

Although, almost always, we tend to make at least 2 or 3 kgs of pork vindaloo at a time; since it’s your first try, let’s measure out the ingredients we use for a kg of pork meat instead.

Here are the ingredients we use:
1 kg pork with a thick fat layer, cut into medium pieces
15 kashmiri chillies (If you want it spicier add 3 more)
2 pods garlic
1-inch fresh ginger
1 tbsp turmeric powder or 1-inch fresh turmeric
2 tablespoon jeera or cumin
250 ml vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
* If you can’t find kashmiri chilies, any super spicy dried red chilies will do

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How to make Pork vindaloo?

The trick to getting the best tasting vindaloo is using a mix of meaty pieces and fatty pieces. The fatty pieces are important components that add to the flavor of the dish.

Grind Chillies and other ingredients - Pic by Abby from AbbysPlate
Grind Chillies and other ingredients to a fine paste

Start by grinding all the ingredients to a fine paste with the about 50 ml of the vinegar. Apply this paste which we call the indyal masala to the pork pieces and marinate overnight in a stainless steel, earthen or glass dish.

Lush spicy pork Vindaloo - Pic by Abby from AbbysPlate
Lush spicy pork Vindaloo

The next morning, add the rest of the vinegar and slow cook the pork on a medium flame till the meat and tushin or skin is tender, stirring occasionally. If needed, add more salt or vinegar, but never water.

We usually cook the vindaloo for about an hour or so, before it’s ready to serve. After an hour, taste a piece and check if the tushin is soft enough to eat. If not, cook for another 15 minutes.

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The dish can be stored at room temperature for a few days to a week. It does not spoil and tastes better with age.

Enjoy the spicy vindaloo with turmeric rice or plain rice or soak it with some tasty bread such as pav. I think it tastes better with some chitaps or foogias too!

East Indian Pork Vindaloo Recipe - By Abby from AbbysPlate
East Indian Pork Vindaloo Recipe

Cooking Tips & Tricks

FAQ’s about Pork Vindaloo

How long can Pork Vindaloo be stored?

The dish can be stored at room temperature for a week as it does not spoil and tastes better with age. In the fridge, it’ll last for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze it in an air-tight container for up to 6 months.

What other East Indian Recipes can you make?

Other than East Indian Vindaloo, you can make the East Indian Ball curry, Sorpatel, Chicken Tope, Chicken Roast, or even Duck Moile.

What Does Vindaloo Mean?

Vindaloo is an East Indian word derived from the Portuguese word Vinha D’Alhos which means marinated in wine and garlic.

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Spicy East Indian Pork Vindaloo (Indyal)

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The Spicy East Indian Vindaloo Recipe dish created by the East Indians of Mumbai, India has been influenced by the Portuguese Carne de Vinha D'Alhos dish.
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Prep Time 12 hrs
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 13 hrs
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine East Indian, Indian, Portuguese
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 232 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Pork Preferably with a thick layer of fat, cut into medium pieces
  • 15 Dried Kashmiri Chillies If you want it spicier add 3 more
  • 2 Garlic Pods
  • 1 inch Ginger Chopped roughly.
  • 1 tbsp Turmeric powder (Or 1 inch fresh turmeric chopped roughly. )
  • 2 Tablespoons Cumin (Jeera)
  • 250 ml Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoons Salt

Instructions
 

  • Grind the chillies and all other ingredients in a mixie with about 50 ml of the vinegar to form a paste.
  • Apply the paste on the pork pieces and marinate in a steel, glass or ceramic vessel overnight.
  • The next day, cook the pork mixture with the remaining vinegar on a medium flame for about an hour or till the meat and skin (tushin) is soft and tender. Stir occasionally.
  • After an hour, taste a piece of meat to see if it is tender enough. If the meat or skin needs more softening, cook for another 15 minutes. (It all depends on the meat and stove.)
  • Taste the vindaloo and check if more salt or vinegar is needed and as necessary. (Vindaloo doesn't require fixed measurements, so once it tastes' good to you that's it!)
  • Serve with rice or bread!

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Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg

Disclaimer: Nutrition Information per serving is estimated by a third party software based on the ingredients used, and is for informational purposes only. It will vary from product to product, based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients. Please consult the package labels of the ingredients you use, or chat with your dietician for specific details.

Spicy East Indian Pork Vindaloo Recipe - By Abby from AbbysPlate
The spicy East Indian vindaloo we made for our granny's last birthday
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3 thoughts on “Traditional Spicy East Indian Pork Vindaloo”

  1. It was actually easy to make. But then it maybe because I remember how it tastes like when Aunty Flory makes it. I’ll make it again for Xmas 5 stars

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  2. Looks just like my mom used to make. I don’t remember the recipe because we only order from outside now, but vindaloo is perfect..5 stars

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