Hot and Sour Pork Curry Recipe
Indian Recipes

Ingredients:

750 g/11/2 lb
6 tbsp
2
9 tsp
60 ml/2 fl oz/1/4 cup
1 tsp
2.5 cm/1 inch piece
6 cloves
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp

boneless shoulder of pork
vegetable oil
onions, finely sliced
Hot Spice Mix
white wine vinegar
soft brown sugar
fresh root ginger, grated
garlic, crushed
turmeric
paprika
ground coriander
red chili flower, to garnish

Method:

1. Wipe the pork and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes.

2. Heat half the oil in a heavy-based pan, add onions and cook for 10 minutes or until brown and crisp, stirring constantly. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Mix together hot spice mix, vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, turmeric, paprika and coriander, blending to a smooth paste. Add remaining oil to pan and fry pork until lightly browned, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. Add spice mixture to pan and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. Return meat and any juices to pan. Stir in 250 ml (8 fl oz/ 1 cup) water, and bring to the boil, then simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Stir in three-quarters of the onion and cook for a further 15-30 minutes, until pork is tender and cooked through. Serve hot, garnished with remaining onions and chili flower.

SERVES 4