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Indian pork fry recipe video

Indian Pork Fry

Infused with spices, this Indian version of pork fry is absolutely delicious and flavorful!
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 kg pork cut into 3 cm cubes
  • 2 medium red onions sliced
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 green chili sliced
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ¼ cup coconut flakes optional
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup chopped coriander cilantro leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander cilantro leaves, to garnish
  • Rice or naan to serve

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add pork. Season with salt.
  • Stir fry for about 10 minutes or until browned all over.
  • Reserve 1 tablespoon oil, and discard the remaining oil.
  • Add 1 sliced onions, ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground fennel, red chili powder, ground black pepper, garam masala, minced garlic, minced ginger and water.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cook, covered, for about 45 minutes or until the pork cubes are cooked through. Add more water if required.
  • In another frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Add 1 sliced red onion, green chili, curry leaves and coconut flakes (if using).
  • Saute, stirring, for about 2-3 minutes or until the onions are browned.
  • Add pork with water or sauce. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes or until you get a very thick sauce coating the pork.
  • Squeeze in 1 lemon and stir in chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves.
  • Stir to combine. Heat through.
  • Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves.
  • Serve with rice or naan.

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Notes

  • Pork - I used pork belly in this recipe, however, choose your favorite cut.
  • Frying pork - The pork belly will release fat while frying, you can discard this if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 774kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg