Mary-Anne, Properly prepared Lamb Vindaloo is one of my favorite dishes! And you are correct about the heat. But, as a practical matter for when I go out, I just bring my smoked, powdered hab, and all's right with the world. Andy Shantihhh@aol.com wrote: <snip> > Quite actually a Vindaloo is best fixed with Habaneros IMHO. The hot > fruitiness is lovely as a contrast especially to Lamb Vindaloo. Oh serious > YUM! > > :-) > > Mary-Anne