Published: October 22, 2009

Some people hear the word “curry” and run. But the truth is, it is just a generic term for sauce. Indian curries are the most famous, but curry can also be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and many other countries. There are also many types of Caribbean curries. Curry Vindaloo originated in the Goa region of India, which was colonized by the Portuguese. Its name comes from the Portuguese vinha d’alho, which literally means wine vinegar and garlic, two important components of this curry.

The plain fact of the matter is that curries are versatile. They often have many different variations and influences. As this curry originally called for certain ingredients that can only be found at a specialty shop, I’ve adapted it so that it can be made with all ingredients that can be found in any well-stocked supermarket (but an Indian food store will have them cheaper; try Kalustyan’s at 123 Lexington Ave.). Don’t be intimidated by the list of ingredients—the preparation is easy, and the end result is impressive. .