Pork Vindaloo

Pork Vindaloo

Ingredients :

1 kg pork fillets 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds 1/4 cup cooking oil 2 1/2 cups water Vindaloo Paste 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated 5 cloves garlic,chopped 4 red chilies, chopped

2 teaspoons ground turmeric 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 4 whole cloves 6 peppercorns 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1/2 cup lemon juice

Method :

To make the Vindaloo Paste, use a food processor to blend the chili, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cardamom. peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, cumin seeds and lemon juice. Process until all the ingredients are well combined and mixture is smooth. Trim the pork of any excess fat and sinew. Then cut into bite-size cubes. Heat a pan with oil and add in the meat in small batches. Cook quickly over moderate heat until brown. Return all the meat to the pan. Add the Vindaloo Paste and mustard seeds, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Serve with rice and pappadums.