Chicken Vindaloo

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 0.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper , or to taste
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 pound skinless , boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 large potatoes , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cans diced tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Toast turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir spices constantly as they toast to ensure they do not burn.

3. 3

   Stir in onion, olive oil, garlic, and ginger. Increase heat to medium; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in tomato paste until no lumps of paste remain. Add chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, broth, wine vinegar, and bay leaf.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt, black pepper, and additional cayenne pepper.