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Kerala Pork Fry | Pork Ularthiyathu | Nish Kitchen

Kerala Pork Fry (Pork Ularthiyathu)

Classic Kerala pork fry or pork ularthiyathu is an ideal side dish for rice, chapathis or appam. Delicious and flavorful!
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Course: Curry Recipes
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4 -5

Ingredients

  • 1 kg pork fillet cut into cubes
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 9-10 garlic cloves chopped
  • 3 cm fresh ginger chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies slit
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 3 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon white vinegar optional
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 2-3 cardamom pods split
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¼ cup sliced shallots or red onions
  • 2 dried red chilies broken into small pieces
  • 2 sprigs of curry leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

  • Place pork, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, ground turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, ground black pepper, red chili powder, green chilies, a sprig of curry leaves, white vinegar (if using), and salt in a pressure cooker over high heat. Cook until the sixth or seventh whistle.
  • When the steam has escaped, open the lid, and place the cooker over medium-high heat. Simmer until all the water dries up. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Splutter mustard seeds. Fry fennel seeds, cardamom pods, cloves and bay leaves until aromatic. Add shallots, dried red chilies and a sprig of curry leaves. Saute, stirring, until the shallots are browned.
  • Stir in cooked pork. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes. To serve, garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve Kerala pork fry with rice or any flatbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 259mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g