Aloo Vindaloo

Aloo Vindaloo

Indian
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55 minutes
2 people
Medium

55 min · 10 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

290 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 44g
Fats 12g

About this dish

Waxy potatoes simmered in the fiery, tangy Goan vindaloo paste — the potatoes soak up the sour-hot sauce magnificently, creating a boldly flavoured vegan dish that stands as a complete meal alongside rice or bread.

Allergy Info

None

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Waxy Potatoessuch as Charlotte, peeled and cut into 3cm chunks300 g
  • Garlic Cloves2.5
  • Fresh Ginger10 g
  • Onionlarge, finely diced0.5
  • Fresh Corianderroughly chopped0.5 small handful

Tins & Jars

  • Tomato Purée0.5 tbsp
  • Chopped Tomatoestinned200 g
  • Vegetable Stock100 ml

Dried Goods

  • Sugar0.25 tsp

Spices & Seasonings

  • Dried Kashmiri Chilliesdeseeded and soaked in 1.5 tbsp malt vinegar for 30 minutes3
  • Cumin Seeds0.5 tsp
  • Black Peppercorns0.25 tsp
  • Ground Turmeric0.25 tsp
  • Ground Cinnamon0.25 tsp
  • Cloves1.5
  • Salt to taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Malt Vinegar0.5 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil1.5 tbsp

Utensils

  • Blender
  • Large heavy pan with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small bowl

Method

1

Peel and cut the potatoes into 3cm chunks. Peel the garlic and ginger. Finely dice the onion. Roughly chop the coriander.

Approx. 10 minutes
2

Deseed the Kashmiri chillies and soak them in 1.5 tablespoons of malt vinegar for 30 minutes to soften.

Approx. 30 minutes
3

Blend all vindaloo paste ingredients, including the soaked chillies with their vinegar, to a smooth paste. Set aside.

Approx. 5 minutes
4

Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 10 minutes until deep golden.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Add the vindaloo paste and tomato purée. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Add the tinned tomatoes, vegetable stock, and sugar. Stir well.

Approx. 2 minutes
7

Add the potatoes. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are completely tender.

Approx. 25 minutes
8

Remove the lid and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Approx. 5 minutes
9

Season with salt to taste.

Approx. 1 minutes
10

Serve garnished with fresh coriander.

Approx. 1 minutes