Goan Pork Curry

This is a tangy and spicy pork curry which can be prepared in advance and matures if left over to taste better the next day.

Ingredients:


1kg Pork belly and Pork loin, cut into cubes
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp coarse pepper powder
2 onions chopped finely
2 red chillies
2 tbsp tomato puree
2-4 dried mango slices
Salt for seasoning


For the masala (grind the ingredients into a smooth paste) :


3-4 red chillies
4-5 black peppercorns
3-4 garlic cloves
1 inch ginger
1 tsp whole cumin
2 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
2-4 tbsp vinegar
salt


Method:


1. Marinate the pork pieces with garlic, pepper powder and salt.


2. Heat a pan with some oil and fry the pork pieces to seal the juices. Fry till lightly brown. Keep aside.


3. In a saucepan, heat some oil. Add the red chillies and onions. Saute until the onions are translucent.


4. Add the ground masala and fry for few minutes.


5. Add the meat pieces and mix well till coated with the masala paste. Add the mango slices.


6. Add 1/2 cup water , stir well. Cover and simmer on low flame for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.


7. Check for seasoning and add the tomato puree. Cook for another 10 minutes, until the gravy is thickened.


8. Serve hot with rice or bread.