Portugal ruled over Goa, Div and Daman up to 1960 More than “400” years, after Vasco-de-Gama had discovered India; the voyage was in search of spices as to use them as preservatives. Portuguese after arrival looked at the country’s situation which was divided into small kingdoms. Inefficient rulers were lazy and busy in lavish spending and personal entertainment. All the time, they were busy in personal entertainments, (vine and woman). Indian kings were never interested in Citizen Welfare. Diplomats of kings were taking disadvantage of selfish kings. Anyway Portugal had taken opportunity to overthrow lazy kings and played political game and came in power, but they have to give up against English east India Company which was under British royal family and more powerful. Surprisingly! Portuguese were still ruling on their part after British government left India.

Portuguese after long stay in India have adapted Indian style of eating Spicy and chilli hot food, which in turn became the southern west costal part of India’s routine habit. In addition their usual favorite vine vinegar added to some of the dishes.

Vine N Aloo (potatoes) added dish became well-known as vindaloo.

Our version uses a complex blend of aromatic spices including fennel, cloves and star anise that work beautifully with the vinegar and chili.