Pork Ularthiyathu ( Pork fry)

Ingredients:

To mix:

Pork - 1.5 kg (Select meat with little fat. This keeps the meat from drying out during the frying process)

Big onion - 1/2 of an onion (chopped)

Garlic - 2 cloves (chopped)

Ginger - 2" piece (chopped)

Green chilli - 2 (slit)

Coriander powder - 2 tbsp

Garam masala - 1 tsp

Chilli powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Coconut oil - 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

To temper:

Shallots/pearl onions - 6 (crushed)

Garlic - 5 cloves (crushed)

Coriander powder - 2 tsp

Garam masala - 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp(reserved to put at the end)

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Pepper powder - 1 tsp

Curry leaves - 2 sprigs

Coconut oil - 3 tbsp

1. Mix together all the ingredients mentioned above and leave it for 30 minutes. Cover and cook the pork.

Tip : Do not add water. Cover the vessel and put on low flame for 5 minutes. The water from the meat will ooze out. Cook till the meat is well done.

2. Once the meat is done, put the flame to high to get rid of any excess water. Keep stirring.

3. In another pan, heat coconut oil and add the crushed shallots and garlic. Saute for a minute or till the shallots turn into a nice light brown colour. Note that the flame should be sonewhere between low to medium to make sure it doesn't get burned.

4. Add all the powders except for the pepper powder. Saute for 1 minute or till the raw smell of the masala goes.

5. Add the curry leaves and fry for another minute.

6. Add this to the pork and mix well. Adjust the salt. Add the reserved garam masala(1/2 tsp) and pepper powder and give it a good mix.

7. Now keep the flame low and stir the dish occasionally till it turns into a dark brown colour. Add extra coconut oil if the meat looks dry.

Enjoy this dish with hot steamed rice!!!