Beda Oota Pork

Method

1. 1

   Prepare pork: Cut 750g pork belly or shoulder into 3-cm pieces. Wash well. Marinate with 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1.5 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala and salt. Marinate overnight.

2. 2

   Make Coorg masala: Dry roast 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin, 6 dried red chillies, 1 tsp peppercorns, 2 cloves and a small cinnamon. Grind to a fine powder.

3. 3

   Fry onions: Heat 3 tbsp coconut oil. Add 2 finely chopped onions. Cook on medium heat 12 minutes until golden.

4. 4

   Add ginger-garlic: Add 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste. Fry 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add Coorg masala powder: Add the freshly ground masala and fry 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add marinated pork: Add pork pieces. Toss on high heat 8-10 minutes until sealed.

7. 7

   Add water: Add 1 cup warm water. Bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Pressure cook: Cover and pressure cook 6-8 whistles until pork is very tender.

9. 9

   Finish: Open and cook uncovered 8-10 minutes until gravy is thick.

10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Coorg pork curry is a prized Kodagu dish. Serve with akki roti or steamed rice.