🔥 Goan-Style Vindaloo Masala Chicken Curry (Big, Bold Flavour)

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 for Vindaloo Masala Chicken Curry

• 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 Vindaloo Masala Chicken Curry

1. Mix yoghurt, vinegar, salt, and 1.5 tbsp Vindaloo Masala.
2. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Cook onion in oil until golden.
4. Add garlic, ginger, and the remaining 0.5 tbsp Vindaloo Masala.
5. Stir in the marinated chicken and cook until sealed.
6. Add tomatoes and water. Simmer 20–25 minutes.
7. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed.
8. Finish with fresh coriander.

🍽 Serving Suggestions for Vindaloo Masala Chicken Curry

• 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: Tofu, paneer, prawns, or veg.
• Freezer-friendly: Perfect for batch cooking.

💛 Why You’ll Love This Vindaloo Masala Chicken Curry

It’s fiery, tangy, and beautifully aromatic — everything a great Vindaloo Masala Chicken Curry should be. The blend does all the hard work, giving you deep flavour with simple steps.

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