Assamese Pork Curry

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Pork , cut into cubes
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	2 tablespoons	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 cups	Water
	2 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	3 medium	Tomato , pureed
	2 pieces	Bay Leaf
	2 pieces	Cardamom , green
	1 piece	Cinnamon stick
	salt	To taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke slightly, then reduce the heat.
2. 2 Add bay leaves, cardamoms, and cinnamon stick to the oil. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
3. 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
5. 5 Add the pork cubes to the pan and stir well to coat with the spices.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. 7 Cook the pork on medium heat until it starts to brown slightly.
8. 8 Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
9. 9 Pour in water, stir, and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
10. 10 Simmer the curry for about 30-35 minutes or until the pork is tender and the curry has thickened.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.