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Chicken Vindaloo (Indian Chicken Curry)

Zojirushi Recipe – Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry)

This is a popular dish from the region of Goa, located in coastal southwestern India. Did you know that this tangy, spicy curry dish was developed from a Portuguese pork dish? Top it with chopped coriander leaves for extra flavor and color.

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 4-6):

To Cook in the Rice Cooker:

2 cups (rice measuring cup) basmati rice
3 cups (rice measuring cup) water

For Marinade:

1-1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into thirds
1 Tbsp. garam masala
2 Tbsp. kashmiri chili powder (may substitute with Hungarian paprika)
1/8 tsp. red chili powder, adjust amount for preferred hotness
3 Tbsp. coconut vinegar (may substitute with wine vinegar)
1 tsp. palm sugar (may substitute with light brown sugar)
2 Tbsp. garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp. ginger, crushed
2 tsp. salt

For Sauce:

2 Tbsp. ghee (may substitute with vegetable oil)
1 tsp. mustard seeds, whole
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 lb. baby potatoes, whole or cut into halves
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. lime juice

Topping:

1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Step 1

1

Measure rice accurately using the measuring cup that came with your rice cooker. Rinse quickly once, drain and place in the inner cooking pan.

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Step 2

2

Add water, and cook the rice using the “WHITE RICE ” setting.

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Step 3

3

In a large plastic bag, place chicken thighs and all ingredients from the marinade list and mix inside the plastic bag. Marinate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Step 4

4

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat, add mustard seeds and cook until seeds start to pop, about 30 seconds. Be careful of the popping seeds.

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Step 5

5

Add onions into the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Step 6

6

Add chicken and potatoes and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Step 7

7

Add tomatoes, water and bring to a boil, then simmer for about 30 minutes until sauce thickens and the chicken and potatoes are cooked. Stir sporadically.

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Step 8

8

Add lime juice and adjust flavor to your preference with salt (not included in the ingredients list). Remove from heat.

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Step 9

9

When rice completes cooking, gently fluff the rice using the rice spatula and serve onto individual plates.

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Step 10

10

Spoon curry into individual bowls and sprinkle chopped coriander.

Chicken <i>Vindaloo</i> (Indian Chicken Curry) Step 11

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Serve with rice and enjoy while hot!

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