Masala Pork Chops

Name: Masala Pork Chops
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic chopped; 3/4 inch fresh ginger peeled, chopped; 1 red chili chopped; 2 teaspoons Garam Masala; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 pork chops; 2 onions large, finely sliced; 4 japanese eggplant sliced into rounds; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 green onions sliced; udon noodles cooked, to serve; pickled vegetables to serve

15 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic chopped
3/4 inch fresh ginger peeled, chopped
1 red chili chopped
2 teaspoons Garam Masala
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 pork chops
2 onions large, finely sliced
4 japanese eggplant sliced into rounds
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 green onions sliced
udon noodles cooked, to serve
pickled vegetables to serve

Directions

1

In a food processor, combine garlic, ginger, chili and spices. With motor running, gradually add 2 tbsp oil and process until smooth. Coat pork in spice mix, cover and chill for 1 hour to marinate.
2

Heat remaining oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Cook pork chops for 3-4 mins each side, until browned. Set aside. Add onions and eggplant. Cook for 4-5 mins, until softened. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 min. Return pork to pan along with 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 mins, until pork is tender.
3

Sprinkle with green onions. Serve with noodles and pickled vegetables.