vindaloo
Americannoun
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vindaloos
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of vindaloo
First recorded in 1885–90; from Konkani vindalu, from Portuguese vinho de alho, literally, “wine of garlic,” a pickle or marinade for meat made of ginger and garlic
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The season's runner-up, Sarah Todd presented amazing Indian dishes, including a pork vindaloo a pungent and spicy dish from the coastal state of Goa.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2022
If it's a reddish vindaloo curry, you should have a very pleasing result.
From Fox News ● Oct. 5, 2020
Mr. Shepherd recalls Ms. Patel’s scolding him during a vindaloo tutorial: “Damn it, Chris, quit cooking like an American!”
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2020
Richmond's reworking of Indian dishes — gunpowder potatoes, King salmon curry, turmeric naan, pork shoulder vindaloo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2015
His mum had taken him to his favorite Indian restaurant and let him order as much vindaloo as he wanted.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
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“Did the Indian restaurant, with its flock wallpaper and piped sitars and tablas, its biryanis and vindaloos, save British cuisine?,”
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2012
Chunks of braised pork in a dark gold gravy, ignited with fresh ginger and silky with French butter, make one of the best vindaloos anywhere.
From Washington Post
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