Roast Chicken Vindaloo

Roast Chicken Vindaloo
  • Author: Atul Kochhar

Get ready to embark on a flavorful culinary journey with this delectable Chicken Vindaloo recipe. The aromatic blend of spices in the vindaloo paste creates a mouthwatering marinade, infusing the chickens and carrots with rich flavors. The vindaloo gravy, with its perfect balance of tangy and spicy notes, serves as a delightful accompaniment to the succulent chicken. And don't forget the zesty masala corn, adding a sweet and spicy kick to the meal. Your taste buds are in for a treat with this vibrant and fragrant dish that will surely become a favorite at your dining table. Enjoy every bite of this tantalizing feast!

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground fenugreek
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 3 tbsp garlic
  • 3 tbsp palm vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp vindaloo spice mix (from above)
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • , to taste salt
  • 2 double (large) poussin or small chickens
  • 16-20 baby carrots
  • leaves, to garnish watercress
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 cinnamon
  • 3 garlic
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 tbsp vindaloo spice mix
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp palm vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp palm sugar
  • 100ml/3½fl oz chicken stock
  • , to taste salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 70g/2½oz butter
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 300g/10½oz frozen sweetcorn
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Instructions

  • For the vindaloo spice mix, put all the ingredients in a container and mix to combine.
  • For the chicken vindaloo, mix the garlic paste, palm vinegar, spice mix, oil and salt together to form a paste. Rub the paste on the chickens and carrots. Set aside to marinate for an hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
  • For the vindaloo gravy, heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the cinnamon stick and garlic and gently fry until the garlic is translucent. Add the chopped onions and cook until light-brown. Add the vindaloo spice mix and gently fry for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the tomatoes, vinegar and palm sugar and cook for 3-5 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and simmer for 5-6 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and stir through the chopped coriander leaves. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • For the chicken vindaloo, put the chickens and carrots on a roasting tray and cook for 15 minutes. Baste the chickens and cook for a further 15 minutes. Remove the chickens from the oven and set aside to rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the masala corn. Melt the butter in a pan, then add the chilli powder, lime juice, chat masala and sugar and let it simmer for a few minutes. Add the frozen sweetcorn kernels and cook until warm. Sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Joint the chicken and serve with the carrots, masala corn and vindaloo gravy. Garnish with watercress leaves.

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Cook Time

1H

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4