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vindaloo

vindaloo

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A very spicy Indian curry with meat, potatoes, and hot sauce
  • noun
  • /ˌvɪn.dəˈluː/
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  • And then the lamb vindaloo.
  • vindaloo curry
  • pork vindaloo
  • vindaloo is spicy

Examples

  • Now, the crab vindaloo will be another, like, 15 minutes, but it's so worth it.

  • Vindaloo chicken.

  • The chef prepared a delicious vindaloo made with tender chicken and a fiery spice blend.

  • At the restaurant, I ordered a vindaloo that was so spicy, it made my eyes water.

  • Many Indian restaurants serve vindaloo with rice to help balance the heat of the curry.

Synonyms

spicy curry
vsvindaloo
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A meal made with many strong spices that makes your mouth feel hot

is a specific Indian curry with meat, potatoes, and a hot sauce

How Spicy

vindaloo
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korma
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Surface Forms

vindaloo singular
vindaloos plural

Etymology

Vindaloo comes from the Portuguese phrase vinha d'alhos, which means 'wine and garlic'. Goan cooks in India changed that wine-and-garlic marinade by adding vinegar and chilies, so a vindaloo today is a very spicy meat and potato curry.