Wednesday 4 March 2020

PORK STIR FRY

There are few things I don't consume like Pork and some vegetables ... but I cook for my family and friends with love ❤️ 
Out of the blues suddenly last week my friend Sharu Jose asked for this recipe ❤️ Dedicating to my loveliest bestie ❤️
My grandma's recipe with a little twist in my style ❤️

PORK STIR FRY 

INGREDIENTS

Pork - 1 Kg

Clean pork and cut into small chunks. 

TO MARINATE

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
Tamarind Pulp - 1 Tbsp
Crushed Peppercorns - 2 Tbsp 
Green Chillies - 3
Salt -  To Taste

Marinate pork in the above ingredients for an hour.
Pressure cook till soft.
Drain fat and set aside.

TO GRIND
Coconut - One cup
Green Chillies - 4
Shallots - 1/4 cup
Garlic - 10 pods
Dry Ginger - 1/4 Tsp
Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
Peppercorns -  2Tsps
Turmeric Powder -  1/4 Tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/4 Tsp
Salt - To Taste

Pulse or coarsely grind the above ingredients and keep aside adding very little water

TO SEASON

Drained fat or any oil or ghee as required 
Mustard Seeds - 1 Tsp
Dry Red Chillies - 4
Crushed Peppercorns- 2 Tbsp
Red Chilli Powder - 3 Tsps
Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs
Shallots - 1/2 cup sliced / chopped 
Green Chillies - 4 sliced / chopped
Salt - To Taste

METHOD

1. Heat fat in a pan and simmer till all    
    the water evaporates and the fat 
    alone remains
2. In a pan add required amount of      
    fat and add the mustard seeds dry
    red chillies and curry leaves.
3. When they burst add the shallots   
     and green chillies.
4. When they turn brown add the 
    coarsely ground coconut paste.
5. Stir till raw smell is no more.
6. Add in crushed peppercorns     
    red chilli powder and salt to taste 
    and sauté for a few minutes.
7. Add in the cooked pork and stir till 
   dry.
8. Serve hot.

Note

I used only half the amount of drained and boiled fat.
So if you want to use all of it .. yes you can
Any kind of oil or ghee used will alter the taste
Adjust spices to suit your palate.

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