History
The name Vindaloo is derived from the Portuguese dish "Carne de Vinha d' Alhos," which is a dish of meat, usually pork, with wine and garlic. The Portuguese dish was modified by the substitution of vinegar (usually palm vinegar) for the red wine and the addition of red Kashmiri chillies with additional spices to evolve into Vindaloo. Alternative terms are vindalho or vindallo. Nowadays, the Anglo-Indian version of a vindaloo is marinated in vinegar, sugar, fresh ginger and spices overnight and then cooked with the addition of further spices. The end result has a 'sweet sour' taste which is quite different from that adapted by UK restaurants. The restaurant version in the United Kingdom is said to be in response to its reputation as a dish eaten with beer, ale or lager.
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