Kerala Pork Curry (പന്നിയിറച്ചി കറി)
Category: main — pork curry
Course: main | Diet: non-vegetarian
Meal roles: main
festive
snack

Robust, spicy pork curry; pairs with appam or parotta.

Spice level: 3
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Pork (with some fat), pieces
qty: 150
unit: g
name: Shallots, sliced
qty: 35
unit: g
name: Green chillies, slit
qty: 2
unit: num
name: Ginger-garlic, crushed
qty: 6
unit: g
name: Chilli powder
qty: 4
unit: g
name: Coriander powder
qty: 3
unit: g
name: Turmeric
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Vinegar or tamarind juice
qty: 5
unit: g
name: Coconut oil
qty: 10
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 5
unit: num
name: Salt
qty: 2
unit: g

Steps:
Marinate pork with turmeric, chilli, vinegar and salt for 30 minutes.
Pressure cook with ginger-garlic until tender (about 18 minutes); keep stock.
In oil, fry shallots, green chillies and curry leaves until caramelised.
Add coriander and chilli powders; roast briefly.
Add pork and some stock; simmer to let the masala cling, about 10 minutes.
Finish with a splash of vinegar; serve with appam or parotta.

Tags: pork
coconut
spicy