vindaloo

Meaning

Noun

A blend of chilis, tamarind, ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds, originally from Goa.
A hot curry made with this spice.

Origin

From Konkani विंदालू, from Portuguese vin-d'alho, from vinho + alho. Not related to English aloo, from Hindi आलू, but by confusion with this term the dish is often based on potatoes.

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