Vindaloo Masala Chicken Curry | Easy Goan Recipe
🔥 Vindaloo Masala Chicken Curry
This Vindaloo Masala Chicken Curry is bold, tangy, and full of Goan-inspired heat. Our Vindaloo Masala spice blend brings warm chilli, deep aroma, and a rich, fiery sauce that still feels beautifully balanced — perfect for a flavour-packed curry night at home. 🍛
The yoghurt and vinegar help keep the chicken juicy while the spices cling to the outside, giving you tender pieces in a thick, glossy sauce. It’s an easy simmer, but the flavour tastes like it took all afternoon.
🥣 Ingredients
- 600g chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp Vindaloo Masala
- 150g plain yoghurt
- 2 tbsp white wine or apple cider vinegar
- 1 large onion, finely sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 150–200ml water or stock
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh coriander, to serve
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep: 15–20 minutes
- Marinate: 30 minutes–overnight
- Cook: 30–40 minutes
🍳 How to Make
- Mix yoghurt, vinegar, salt and 1.5 tbsp Vindaloo Masala.
- Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook onion in oil until golden.
- Add garlic, ginger and the remaining 0.5 tbsp Vindaloo Masala.
- Stir in the marinated chicken and cook until sealed.
- Add tomatoes and water. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed.
- Finish with fresh coriander.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- With steamed basmati or pilau rice
- Warm naan, chapatis or flatbreads
- Cucumber and mint raita
- A crisp onion and lime salad
- Roasted vegetables or grilled corn
✨ Tips & Variations
- Make it milder: Add coconut milk or extra yoghurt.
- Make it hotter: Add fresh chilli or more Vindaloo Masala.
- Swap the protein: Use tofu, paneer, prawns or vegetables instead.
- Freezer-friendly: Perfect for batch cooking.
It’s fiery💛 Why You’ll Love This Curry: tangy and beautifully aromatic — everything a great Vindaloo should be. The Vindaloo Masala blend does all the hard work, giving you deep, authentic flavour with simple steps.
🛒 Get the Blend
Make this recipe with our Vindaloo Masala.
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