Aloo Vindaloo Recipe (Potato Vindaloo)
Aloo Vindaloo (Potato Vindaloo) is a vegetarian version of the popular Goan vindaloo curry. Serve it with Steamed Basmati Rice or Plain Tawa Paratha for a delicious meal (vegan, gluten-free).
If you are looking for more aloo (potato) curry recipes, I have lined up some more here: Aloo Matar, Bhandare Wale Aloo Ki Sabzi, Kashmiri Dum Aloo, and Bengali Aloo Dum.
About Aloo Vindaloo
Vindaloo is one of the most favorite Goan curries among the locals and tourists.
Traditionally, it was made with pork, but with time, many versions have surfaced, including Chicken Vindaloo, Lamb Vindaloo, Shrimp Vindaloo, Pork Vindaloo, Paneer Vindaloo, and this Aloo Vindaloo (Potato Vindaloo).
Like other vindaloo curries, aloo vindaloo is also a hot and spicy curry with a tangy, vinegary taste and bright red color. It has a complex blend of spices, making it very unique.
For a hearty meal, serve it with plain rice or poi (Goan bread).
This potato curry recipe is vegan and gluten-free; the recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
Check out my other traditional Goan Recipes here.
Ingredients
For The Vindaloo Paste
This curry uses a freshly ground paste made with ingredients such as whole spices, Kashmiri dry red chilies, white vinegar, cumin seeds, brown mustard seeds, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, and tamarind paste.
Whole spices such as coriander seeds (dhaniya ke beej), cloves (laung), cinnamon (dalchini), green cardamoms (hari elaichi), and black peppercorns (kali mirch) are dry-roasted and then ground with dry red chilies.
Kashmiri red chilies give a beautiful red color to the curry without making it too spicy. For an even milder dish, remove the seeds of the chilies.
Tamarind paste (pulp) adds a nice tanginess and vinegar to the curry.
You can also use white wine vinegar if regular white vinegar is unavailable.
For The Curry
To make the curry, you will need potatoes, neutral-flavored cooking oil, red onions, canned tomato puree (or tomato paste), turmeric powder, salt, and sugar.
You can use any potatoes for this curry. Just peel and cube them before using them. If using baby potatoes, then cut them in half.
If you are prepping ahead of time, cut the potatoes and add them to a bowl of water until you use them; otherwise, they will turn black because of oxidation.
How To Make Potato Vindaloo
Make Vindaloo Paste
Dry roast the following ingredients in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned, stirring continuously.
- 10-12 Kashmiri dry red chilies
- 2 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
- 3-4 cloves
- 1-inch piece of whole cinnamon
- 2-3 green cardamoms
- 8-10 whole peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
Add the roasted ingredients to a blender along with the following ingredients and make a smooth vindaloo paste.
- 1-inch piece of ginger (chopped)
- 6-8 cloves of peeled garlic
- 1 and ½ tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ cup water
Scrape the sides of the blender a few times while blending.
Make The Curry
Heat 4 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pressure cooker over high heat.
When the oil is hot, add 1 cup of chopped onions and cook till golden brown (8-10 minutes), stirring frequently.
Add 1 lb (500 g) of peeled potato cubes (½-inch cubes) and cook on high heat for 3-4 minutes.
Add ½ cup tomato puree (or 2 tablespoon tomato paste) and the spice paste that we made earlier.
Now add the following ingredients and mix well.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 cups of water
Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook for one whistle on high heat, and then set the heat to low.
Cook for 5 minutes on low heat and then remove the cooker fromthe heat.
Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Release the remaining pressure and open the lid of the cooker.
Add ¼ teaspoon sugar and cook for another minute.
Check for salt and add more if needed.
Serve hot with steamed rice or chapati.
Frequently Asked Question
Make the vindaloo paste as mentioned above and set it aside.
Press the SAUTE button on the Instant Pot. When it says hot, add cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add onions and fry till golden brown (8-10 minutes). Keep stirring frequently.
Add potato cubes and fry for 3- 4 minutes. Add tomato puree (tomato paste) and the vindaloo paste we made earlier.
Now add salt, turmeric powder, and 1 and ½ cups of water and stir gently.
Close the lid of the pot. Set the valve to the sealing position. Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 5 minutes on high pressure. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid of the pot.
Add sugar and mix well. Serve hot.
Pro Tips By Neha
I have used Kashmiri dry red chilies, which give this curry a fiery red color but are not as spicy.
You can increase or decrease the spice level according to to your heat preference.
Roast the spices on medium heat for the best flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Aloo vindaloo tastes the best with steamed rice. But you can also serve it with Plain Tawa Paratha, Lachha Paratha, or Kerala Parotta.
Storage Suggestions
This delicious Goan potato vindaloo lasts 2-3 days in the fridge when stored in an air-tight container. Reheat in a pan or microwave until nicely hot before serving. If you feel it has become a little dry while refrigerating, add a little water when reheating it.
You can also freeze it for upto a month. Thaw, reheat, and serve.
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Aloo Vindaloo Recipe (Potato Vindaloo)
Ingredients
For Vindaloo Paste
- 10-12 whole Kashmiri dry red chilies
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds (dhaniya ke beej)
- 3-4 cloves (laung)
- 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick (dalchini)
- 2-3 whole green cardamoms (hari elaichi)
- 8-10 whole black peppercorns (kali mirch)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 8-10 whole cloves of peeled garlic
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger (chopped)
- 1 and ½ tablespoons tamarind paste
For The Curry
- 4 tablespoons neutral-flavored cooking oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 pound potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 inch cube)
- ½ cup tomato puree (or 2 tablespoon tomato paste)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon granulated white sugar
Instructions
Make Vindaloo Paste
- Dry roast red chilies, coriander seeds, cloves, cinnamon, green cardamoms, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned, stirring continuously.
- Add the roasted ingredients to a blender along with ginger, garlic, tamarind paste, white vinegar, and ½ cup water and make a smooth vindaloo paste.
- Scrape the sides of the blender a few times while blending.
Make The Curry
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker over high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add onions and cook till golden brown (8-10 minutes), stirring frequently.
- Add potato cubes and cook on high heat for 3- 4 minutes.
- Add tomato puree and the vindaloo paste that we made earlier.
- Now add salt, turmeric powder, and 2 cups of water and mix well.
- Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook for one whistle on high heat and then set the heat to low.
- Cook for 5 minutes on low heat and then remove the cooker from heat.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Release the remaining pressure and open the lid of the cooker.
- Add sugar and cook for another minute.
- Check for salt and add more if needed.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or chapati.
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Notes
Press SAUTE button on the instant pot. When it says hot, add cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add onions and fry till golden brown (8-10 minutes). Keep stirring frequently.
Add potato cubes and fry for 3- 4 minutes. Add tomato puree (tomato paste) and the vindaloo paste that we made earlier.
Now add salt, turmeric powder, and 1 and ½ cups of water and stir gently.
Close the lid of the pot. Set the valve to the sealing position. Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 5 minutes on high pressure. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid of the pot.
Add sugar and mix well. Serve hot.
Great recipe,easy to follow.One of the best recipes I had tasted .Quetion,I noticed the curry was red in color,what can you add to make appetizing red that is healthy.Thank you very much
Hi Seeva, thanks for your feedback. For the appetizing red color, I use best quality Kashmiri dry chilies. They give a nice color to the curry without being too spicy.
This looks fascinating! I THINK I WILL TRY IT SOON.
Do try Dave. We love it at home.