Indian Beef Vindaloo

Indian Beef Vindaloo is a fiery, tangy curry from Goa, India, featuring tender beef marinated and cooked in a complex paste of vinegar, garlic, ginger, and a blend of spices like Kashmiri chilies and cumin. It's known for its bold, spicy-sour profile and is often served with rice or bread.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the beef and fat from cooking oil or ghee, with minimal carbohydrates unless served with sides. A typical serving provides iron, B vitamins, and capsaicin from chilies, and ranges from 400-600 calories depending on portion size and preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Zinc	5 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Phosphorus	200 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Vindaloo originated from the Portuguese dish 'carne de vinha d'alhos' (meat in wine-garlic sauce) but evolved with Indian spices during colonial times, making it a unique culinary fusion. Its intense heat is often balanced by its vinegar base, which historically acted as a preservative in tropical climates.