Kora Pork Fry
Coorgi dry-spiced pork fry — pork belly or shoulder cut into cubes and cooked in a dry, heavily spiced reduction of coriander, black pepper, dried red chilli, garlic, and a small amount of kachampuli until the liquid evaporates and the pork is coated in a dark, intensely aromatic crust. Drier and more caramelised than pandi curry, eaten as a celebration dish alongside kadumbuttu.
Cuisines
Coorgi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Pork , cut into cubes |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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10 leaves | Curry Leaf |
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2 medium | Onion , finely sliced |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 teaspoons | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Black pepper powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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2 tablespoons | Vinegar |
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2 tablespoons | Water |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add curry leaves and sliced onions, sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 6 Add the pork cubes to the pan and coat them with the spice mixture.
- 7 Pour in the vinegar and water, stir well, and cover the pan with a lid.
- 8 Cook on low heat for about 30 minutes or until the pork is tender, stirring occasionally.
- 9 Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to dry up any excess moisture.
- 10 Sprinkle garam masala over the pork and mix well.
- 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic flavor, use freshly ground spices and adjust the chili powder to your heat preference.