Best Lamb Vindaloo Recipes

LAMB VINDALOO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add lamb, potatoes, onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, garam masala, garlic, jalapeno pepper, coriander, turmeric, salt, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, about 20 minutes.
• Add tomatoes to the skillet with the lamb mixture and stir well. Cover and simmer over low heat until lamb is tender, 30 to 40 minutes more.
• Garnish with cilantro before serving.

VINDALOO FOR CHICKEN OR LAMB

Steps:

• For the spice blend: Combine the turmeric, coriander, cumin, paprika, dry mustard, cardamom and cinnamon.
• For the chicken: Place the chicken (except for the wings) in a shallow dish and dress with half the spice blend, the garlic, lime juice and some salt and pepper. Cover and let marinate for 1 hour.
• Place the chicken wings in a small pot, cover with water and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer and poach for 30 minutes.
• For the vindaloo: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, bay leaves, chile pepper, ginger, onions and the remaining curry spice blend. Season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and about 1 cup of the wing stock and bring to boil. Slide in the chicken and partially cover with the lid or foil, allowing some steam to escape. Reduce the heat to a simmer and poach the chicken in the sauce, about 30 minutes.
• For serving: Meanwhile, prepare the rice according to the package directions. Heat the naan on a griddle pan with a splash of water, then brush with melted butter.
• Serve the vindaloo with choice of garnishes over the rice, and the naan on the side.

LAMB VINDALOO

Steps:

• Blend the paste ingredients in a blender or bash using a pestle and mortar until smooth and combined. Rub half the paste into the lamb neck, cover and chill in the fridge overnight.
• Heat most of the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, cook slowly until the onion is translucent, then add the remaining curry paste and mix well. Cook your spices for a few mins, allowing the flavours to really open up. Decrease the heat, fold the potato into your mix, season well and cook for 5 mins.
• Add the stock and simmer on a low heat until the potato is cooked, then lightly crush it. Add the chopped coriander, then remove from the heat and leave to cool. Chill in the fridge overnight.
• The next day, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Season the lamb, brown it all over and cook until tender. Reheat the sauce, and add the lamb and any juices. Serve topped with coriander, with some wilted greens and fried red onion on the side.

PORK OR LAMB VINDALOO

Steps:

• Combine the mustard, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and vinegar in a cup. Mix well.
• Put the oil in a large, nonstick frying pan and set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, put in the onion. Stir and fry until it is medium brown. Put in the garlic. Stir and fry for 30 seconds. Put in the spice paste. Stir and fry for a minute. Put in the meat. Stir and fry for about 3 minutes. Then add the coconut milk and 2/3 cup water if you are cooking continuously in a pressure cooker, or 1 cup water if you are to cook in the frying pan. (Transfer to a pressure cooker at this stage if that is your intention.) Cover and either bring up to pressure, or bring to a boil if you are using the frying pan. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes in the pressure cooker and 60 to 70 minutes in the frying pan.

EASY 5 STEP CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF OR LAMB VINDALOO

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except oil, onion and meat. Leave standing while you cook the onions.
• Heat oil in medium to large pot and add onions. Stir until onions are soft.
• Add vindaloo mix to pot and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add meat and mix so that it is covered with the vindaloo mix. Add 1/2 C water.
• Simmer, covered, over low heat for about 1 1/4 hours or until meat is tender.

BEEF OR LAMB VINDALOO

Steps:

• Grind coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, fenugreek and fennel to a fine powder.
• Grind chilies with garlic, onion and ginger to make a paste.
• Mix spice powder with vinegar.
• Place meat in container and rub well with spice mixture.
• Pour chili paste over meat and marinate for atleast 3 hours, or overnight.
• Over high heat, heat ghee or butter in large heavy-bottom Dutch oven and fry meat until deeply colored.
• Add bay leaves and stock and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer about 1 1/2- 2 hours, or until meat is very tender.
• Season to taste.
• This is one of those dishes that taste better the next day so, if time permits, keep that in mind.

CURRY LAMB VINDALOO

Steps:

• Combine curry ingredients in a glass bowl or cup. Mix well.
• Put oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and fry until they are brown (but not burnt!).
• Add garlic to the onions and fry for 30 seconds.
• Add the curry mix, stir and fry for a minute.
• Add the meat, stir and brown about 5 minutes.
• Pour in the coconut milk. Add additional water to just cover the meat.
• Bring to a boil, then cover the pot, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 75 minutes.
• Serve over hot rice (I use Basmati).

LAMB VINDALOO

Steps:

• Add the onion, ginger, and garlic to the container of a food processor; process until finely chopped.
• Add in the vinegar, coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt, and cayenne pepper; process until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
• Scrape the paste out into a 4-quart slow cooker crock insert.
• Add in the lamb pieces; toss to coat.
• Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Put the crock insert into slow cooker; add in water and stir.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or until the lamb is tender.
• Transfer the lamb and cooking juices to a big saucepan.
• Cook on the stove over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently (cook until all the liquid has evaporated and the lamb is sizzling).
• Change the heat setting to low and continue cooking and stirring frequently, for about 5 more minutes or until the spice coating turns light brown.
• Serve right away.

LAMB VINDALOO CURRY

Steps:

• In a covered skillet, heat the oil on high. Brown the lamb pieces, turning to brown each side every couple minutes or so, about 5 minutes total. While browning, season the lamb with salt and black pepper. Place lamb pieces into a bowl. Turn heat to low and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions just begin to soften, 3-5 minutes. Add the chili pepper, garlic and tomato. Stir mixture under medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the curry powder and lamb and stir to coat everything thoroughly. Add the water, vinegar and bay leaf, and bring mixture to a boil. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Stir curry and add the potatoes. Simmer covered for another 15 minutes. Leave cover partially opened and cook for 15 minutes more. Taste for seasoning. If curry is still too soupy, cook uncovered over medium heat until the sauce reduces to desired consistency. Add the peas at the last minute of cooking (if using another vegetable that requires a little more softening, add sooner). Serve alongside steamed rice.

LAMB VINDALOO (CURRY)

Steps:

• In a deep frying pan with a lid heat the oil over med high heat. Add onion and fry until edges are nicely browned. Stir in garlic and ginger and fry another minute. Add minced raisins, vinegar, ground masala, ground mustard seeds, salt & 1/4 c water. Fry, stirring for 3 min or till spices loose their raw smell. Put in the meat and another 1/4 c water anda bring to a boil; stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 35 min. Uncover, increase heat to med high and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 more minutes or until the sauce thickens and the meat becomes tender. There should be plenty of thick sauce. Taste for salt and serve warm.

LAMB AND POTATO VINDALOO

Steps:

• Combine ginger, garlic, 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil and next 7 ingredients in processor. Puree until paste forms.
• Heat remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat. Add half of lamb. Sauté until brown, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer lamb to bowl. Repeat with remaining lamb. Add onions and spice paste to pot. Sauté until onions are tender, about 8 minutes.
• Return lamb to pot. Add tomato puree, yogurt and vinegar. Simmer over medium heat until sauce is thick, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add 5 cups water. increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Gently simmer uncovered until lamb is almost tender, about 50 minutes.
• Add potatoes; cover and simmer until potatoes and lamb are tender, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro.

INDIAN LAMB VINDALOO, EASY (CAN MAKE MILD TO HOT)

Steps:

• 1. Pour a couple Tablespoons olive oil into a large pan or pot. Place all of the ingredients into the pan, except for the coconut milk.
• 2. Heat & stir over medium high heat, adding a bit of water as needed, to keep bottom from burning. Cook until onions and meat are well cooked and browned.
• 3. Add coconut milk at the end, stirring well to mix. You can add more coconut milk than the 2/3 cup, according to your taste preferences. Just do a little at a time, and taste as you go along. You may also add more cayenne pepper (Madhur Jaffrey said Goans would use 4 tsp.) if you like a hotter dish.
• 4. Serve over basmati rice. I do 2 1/2 cups dry basmati rice plus 1/2 cup Jasmine rice, 1/2 Tbsp. salt, several Tbsps. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or butter), and enough water according to my rice cooker instructions. Good over a nutty brown rice and quinoa mix, too.
• 5. Plan ahead: I like to measure out several batches of the ingredients (minus the coconut milk) in ziplock freezer bags. I buy a big leg of lamb and cut it into chunks for this. Then I have an easy meal that I just have to dump the ingredients from the bag into a pan.
• 6. Also good served with yogurt sauce: Plain, unsweetened yogurt, mixed with dried herbs such as: mint, marjoram, basil and oregano (all of them together tastes great.) Chopped onion may also be added. Also good with soft pita or naan bread. Also good with mango lahsi drink: in a blender combine plain yogurt, frozen mango chunks, and optional: honey, few drops rose water, shake or two of cardamom powder. Pictured with a purple cabbage side dish. This side dish can be made with green peas instead. I'll link to the recipe once I have it up.

CHICKEN, LAMB OR VEGETABLE VINDALOO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the Vindaloo spice, vinegar, salt and sugar until thoroughly combined. Reserve. Heat 2 tbl. of oil in a wide, heavy pot over a medium flame. Add the onion. Fry, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden and soft, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the onions with a slotted spoon and put them into the container of an electric blender or food processor. Add 2 tbl of oil to the pan and then the garlic and cook until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 to 3 tbl. of water to the blender and puree the onions and garlic. Add this puree to the ground spices in the bowl and mix. Put this into a large Ziploc bag and then put your chicken, lamb or veggies (cut into large chunks) into the marinade and let sit overnight. Then you can grill the chicken/lamb/veggies (indoors or out) the next day. If grilling outdoors, put the chicken/lamb/veggies on skewers.

LAMB SHANK VINDALOO

Steps:

• Place lamb shanks in a large resealable plastic bag. Whisk together cider vinegar, oil, salt, tamarind concentrate, and garam masala in a bowl, and pour into the bag. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Remove marinated lamb shanks and place on the prepared baking sheet. Season all sides with salt. Roast in the preheated oven until well-browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Reserve marinade in the bag.
• Combine 1 onion, garlic, ginger, cherry tomatoes, and water in a blender and pulse on and off until smooth. Set aside.
• Combine cayenne pepper, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, dried mustard, and black pepper in a small bowl.
• Melt clarified butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir 1 onion until softened and well-browned, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and pour in cayenne pepper mixture. Cook and stir until spices are aromatic, about 2 minutes.
• Pour marinade from the bag into the stockpot, and stir in tomato-onion mixture and brown sugar. Bring mixture to a simmer. Place lamb shanks in the pan and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, turning occasionally, until meat is tender and easily pierced with a fork, 3 to 4 hours.
• Remove lamb from the pot and cover with foil. Increase heat and simmer the sauce for a few minutes, skimming the fat from the top. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve lamb shanks with sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with cilantro.

LAMB VINDALOO (SCD LEGAL)

Steps:

• Add all ingredients for the vindaloo, in given order, to a big pot or an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. The onion & garlic should be peeled of course, but the onion can be cut in big chunks & the garlic cloves thrown in whole if using a pressure cooker. They will cook down into sauce. It is surprisingly easy to hand grate a zucchini & the press handfuls between your two hands to get out some of the excess liquid. Use the stem end as a handle when grating & discard the stem when done. When you open the can of coconut cream, use a spoon or table knife to make a hole through the solid layer, down to the liquid on the bottom. Then drain the liquid into the pot/pressure cooker, while reserving the solids to stir in later, when cooking has finished.
• Pressure cook on high for 30 minutes, then manual steam release (following instructions for your pressure cooker, of course.) Or, cook in a big pot on the stove with a lid, adding water if necessary, and stirring occasionally. Cook until lamb is falling-apart tender. This can take a long time. After cooking, stir in the solids from the can of coconut cream.
• Heat cauliflower rice with it's ingredients, plus a tiny bit of water as needed, in a big skillet, until cooked through (tender but still with some bite so it's not mushy.) If you have the frozen Costco bags, you can follow the microwave directions (one at a time) & then add to a big skillet with sautéed garlic, salt & lime juice.
• Note: Coconut cream ingredients are just coconut & water. It is thicker than coconut milk, but coconut milk could be used in a pinch...may have to simmer off more of the liquid, and it may be a slightly less rich sauce with that substitution. If you are following SCD, check ingredient list on your can for SCD compliance.
• Tip: Both Penzey's Spices and McCormick brand spices have stated to members of the SCD community that there are no processing aids or anti-caking agents used that are not listed on their ingredients. I trust Penzeys & love the many options that opens up for spices that I don't have to grind myself. But, be mindful that companies can change processes, and hand grinding whole spices yourself allows for peace of mind.
• This is a link to my home-made ras-el-hanout spice mix. When a family member developed sensitivity to cumin, I found it makes a tasty replacement in many Indian dishes that call for cumin or garam masala, including this vindaloo. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/ras-el-hanout-spice-mix.html

LAMB SHOULDER VINDALOO

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour olive oil into hot pan and heat until shimmering. Cook mustard seeds in hot oil until they begin to pop, about 1 minute; immediately add peppercorns and fenugreek seeds.
• Gently lay the lamb chops in a single layer into the skillet; add curry sauce and basil and stir. Bring the sauce to a boil, place a tight-fitting lid on the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook until the lamb is tender, 60 to 70 minutes.
• Remove lid from skillet. Continue to cook and stir until most of the liquid has been reduced and the meat has a brownish look on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes more.