Crock Pot Chicken Vindaloo Food

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Soak the chiles in the vinegar in a small bowl for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the onions in a food processor and process until they become a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside. Place the ginger and garlic in the food processor and process until they become a paste. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. When the chiles are done soaking, place in the food processor and process until they become a paste. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and heat it. Add the bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, cumin seed and cinnamon stick and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the onion paste and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the raw taste of the garlic goes away, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato puree. Add the chile paste, Kashmiri red chile powder, red chile powder, coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon salt. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Add the chicken and potatoes, cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Serve with rice.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Salt and pepper the chicken quarters. Heat a large frying pan and brown the chicken in the Ghee. You will have to do this in two batches.
• Remove the chicken to a 6-quart stove-top covered casserole, leaving the fat in the pan.
• Add the garlic and onion to the pan and sauté until golden brown.
• Add to the casserole along with the ginger, cumin, mustard seed, cinnamon, cloves, turmeric, cayenne, and paprika.
• Sauté all for a few minutes and add all the remaining ingredients except for the garnishes.
• Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender. about 45 minutes. Stir a few times during cooking; partially remove the lid during the last 10 minutes or so to thicken the sauce. Top with garnishes.
• Ghee: Butter that is cooked to separate the clear butter fat from the milk solids and moisture, an ingenious method that allows butter to keep for long periods of time.
• Tamarind: Tamarind paste and concentrate, fresh products, are available in the produce section of many ethnic markets. Both products, made from the tamarind pod, need to be reconstituted.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Toast the turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir the spices constantly as they toast, taking care that they do not burn. Stir in the olive oil, onion, garlic, and ginger. Increase heat to medium, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste until no lumps of paste remain. Add the chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, chicken broth, wine vinegar, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove the cover, and cook 5 minutes more to thicken slightly. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to serve.

CROCK POT CHICKEN VINDALOO (WW 5 PTS. PER SERVING)

Steps:

• In single layers, place onion, potatoes and chicken in a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Combine the broth, curry paste, and curry powder in a medium bowl; pour over the chicken and vegetables.
• Cover and cook until the chicken and potatoes are fork tender, 4-5 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low.
• About 35 minutes before cooking is done, stir the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and coconut milk into the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high until vegetables are crisp tender, about 30 minutes.

CROCK POT CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Puree first 10 ingredients in a blender.
• Pour into the crock pot, add tomato sauce, cinnamon stick and onion and mix well.
• Add chicken and turn to cover.
• Cook on low for 5 hours.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
• Serve with rice or rolls, enjoy!

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Puree the garlic, chiles, ginger, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the Worcestershire sauce, curry powder and paprika in a food processor until a paste forms, scraping down the sides and adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water as needed.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic-spice paste and cook, stirring constantly, until toasted and darkened in color, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Add the chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, 8 to 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper and thin with water, if needed. Serve with rice and top with cilantro.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Heat oil.
• Fry onions, ginger-garlic paste, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon until onions are golden brown on medium heat.
• In a small bowl, put the cayenne pepper, turmeric, cumin, all spice, and make a watery paste with some water.
• Add it to the onions.
• Fry for about 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and when tomatoes, onions and spices make a sauce, add vindaloo paste.
• Cook for about 2 minutes and add chicken and a cup of water.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until done.
• When it's almost done, add green coriander.
• Cook until done.

SLOW-SIMMERED CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Mix vinegar, ginger, garam masala, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, turmeric, coriander, sugar, and cinnamon together until a paste forms. Set aside.
• Process red onions and garlic in a food processor until minced.
• Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion-garlic mixture and saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly so the garlic doesn't burn. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, chile peppers, and tomato sauce. Stir in the reserved spice paste and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, adding pepper flakes, salt, and pepper while cooking. Stir in chicken broth as needed if vindaloo gets too dry.
• Let cool a bit before serving.

JONAGOLD'S CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Cut a few shallow slits into each chicken drumstick, and place into a resealable plastic bag; set aside. Heat 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until the onion has turned golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, and use a slotted spoon to scoop the onion mixture into a blender. Leave as much oil in the pot as you can, and set aside. Add 3 tablespoons white vinegar, coriander, cumin, garam masala, black pepper, salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Puree until smooth, then pour into the bag with the chicken; mix until the chicken is evenly coated, and squeeze out excess air. Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour, or in the refrigerator for 3 hours or longer.
• After the chicken has marinated, heat the oil left in the Dutch oven over high heat, and stir in the curry leaves and mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds have finished popping and have turned gray, remove the chicken from its marinade, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Pour in the remaining marinade and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• While the chicken is cooking, deep fry the potato cubes until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Once the chicken has cooked for 20 minutes, stir in the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Recover, and continue to simmer until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, at least more 10 minutes.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Puree first 9 ingredients in blender. Place chicken in large bowl. Pour puree mixture over and toss to coat chicken. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Wipe excess marinade off chicken and reserve all marinade. Heat Dutch oven over high heat. Add chicken and sauté 3 minutes.Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, bell peppers and reserved marinade to pan. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken and cook until juices thicken and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat over low heat before using.)
• Sprinkle chicken with chopped cilantro and serve over rice.
• *Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

PATAK'S QUICK & EASY CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan.
• Add diced chicken and stir fry until meat is sealed and browned (approx. 5 mins).
• While the chicken is cooking, steam the vegetable medley in the bag for 1 1/2 minutes in the microwave.
• Pour over the jar of Patak's Vindaloo sauce and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Time it so this step corresponds to when the rice has come to a boil.
• Alternatively, use prawns, mixed vegetables lamb or beef. Adjust simmer time accordingly.
• Cook the rice: Add rice to water in saucepan and bring to a boil. Then turn down to low and cook covered for 20 minutes. Until the burner actually achieves low heat, you will need to manage its desire to boil over and make a mess of your stove.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• To prepare the chicken, mix the lemon juice, diced chicken, vinegar, garlic and ginger together in a large bowl with the dried spices. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours, or overnight.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the spices, onion and salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is browned but not burnt, about 10-15 mins. Reduce the heat to medium and add the marinated chicken. Cook, stirring, for another 5 mins. Add a splash of water, reduce the heat slightly, cover and simmer for 15-20 mins until the chicken is cooked through.
• Garnish with some coriander and crispy onions and serve with flatbreads, if you like.

CHICKEN VINDALOO WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine curry powder and paprika in a small bowl.
• Place chicken in a shallow dish. Mix with 1/2 of the spice blend, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and let stand for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, chile pepper, ginger, bay leaves, and remaining spice blend. Season with salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Add diced tomatoes and chicken stock; bring to a boil. Slide in chicken and potato. Cover the pan partially with a lid or foil, to allow some steam to escape. Reduce heat to a simmer and poach chicken in the sauce, about 20 minutes.