Pork Oolarthathu

Name: Pork Oolarthathu
Ingredients: 1 lb pork, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 12 tablespoons red chili powder (cayenne, etc); 1 12 tablespoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 inch ginger, root peeled, pounded to a paste with a meat mallet; 3 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 5 curry leaves (if available); 12 cup onion, chopped

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 lb pork, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 12 tablespoons red chili powder (cayenne, etc)
1 12 tablespoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 inch ginger, root peeled, pounded to a paste with a meat mallet
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
5 curry leaves (if available)
12 cup onion, chopped

Directions

1

Mix pork, chili powder, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, ginger, and yogurt in a bowl or plastic bag.
2

Marinate 4 hours for best flavor.
3

Cook pork on low heat in a covered pan/pot (dutch oven works great) with no water and as little oil as possible.
4

Avoid excessive stirring.
5

Remove pork when cooked.
6

Increase pan to medium heat.
7

Add and heat oil.
8

Add mustard seeds and curry leaves and stir, cooking until fragrant.
9

Add onion and cook until browned.
10

Add pork to reheat.
11

Serve hot with curried vegetables and basmati rice.