vindaloo
Meanings
noun
- A blend of chilis, tamarind, ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds, originally from Goa.
- A hot curry made with this spice.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Konkani विंदालू (vindālū), from Portuguese vin-d’alho (“wine and garlic sauce”), from vinho (“wine”) + alho (“garlic”). Not related to English aloo, from Hindi आलू (ālū), but by confusion with this term the dish is often based on potatoes.
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