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noun
A blend of chilis, tamarind, ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds, originally from Goa.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A hot curry made with this spice.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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History
From Konkani विंदालू (vindālū), from Portuguese vin-d’alho (“wine and garlic sauce”), from vinho (“wine”) + alho (“garlic”). Not related to English aloo, from Hindi आलू (ālū), but by confusion with this term the dish is often based on potatoes.
