Beda Oota Pork

Ingredients

• - 400g pork Karnataka Christian style
• - 2 tbsp groundnut or coconut oil
• - 2 onions
• - 2 tomatoes
• - 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• - 1 tsp red chilli powder
• - 1 tsp coriander powder
• - 1/4 tsp turmeric
• - 1 sprig curry leaves
• - Salt to taste

Method

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. 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. Fry onions: Heat 3 tbsp coconut oil. Add 2 finely chopped onions. Cook on medium heat 12 minutes until golden.
4. Add ginger-garlic: Add 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste. Fry 2 minutes.
5. Add Coorg masala powder: Add the freshly ground masala and fry 3 minutes.
6. Add marinated pork: Add pork pieces. Toss on high heat 8-10 minutes until sealed.
7. Add water: Add 1 cup warm water. Bring to a boil.
8. Pressure cook: Cover and pressure cook 6-8 whistles until pork is very tender.
9. Finish: Open and cook uncovered 8-10 minutes until gravy is thick.
10. Serve: Adjust salt. Coorg pork curry is a prized Kodagu dish. Serve with akki roti or steamed rice.