Coorg Pepper Pork Masala

Coorg Pepper pork masala is spicy and tangy curry. The unique ingredient in this recipe is Kudampuli/Malabar tamarind. Kudampuli is used as a souring agent in fish curries. The recipe has a unique in taste and color since we are adding kudampuli. Try this,you will surely love it.

Ingredients
Pork - 1 kg
Shallots- 1 1/2 cup
Ginger- 2 inch thick
Garlic- 7-8 pods
Green chilly-3
Kudampuli- 3-4 pieces
Coriander leaves chopped- 4 tbs
Black pepper- 1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Chilly powder- 1 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 1/2 tbs
Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
Garam masala- 1 tsp
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 tsp
Cardamom- 2
Cinnamon stick- 2 pieces
Curry leaves- a few

Make a course mixture of shallots, ginger, garlic, coriander leaves and green chilly (you can use mortar and pestle to crush the masala).
Dry roast and make a fine powder of cumin, coriander, fenugreek seeds, black pepper, mustard and chilly and garam masala and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan/pressure cooker and add cardamom, cinnamon and curry leaves. Saute till there is a nice aroma and add the crushed shallot masala,turmeric powder and salt. Stir fry till the raw flavor disappears. Add meat and one cup of water. Cover and cook till the meat is cooked (3-4 whistles in pressure cooker). Next add the masala powder and soaked kudam puli. Simmer for another 10-12 minutes in low flame or till the gravy thickens.

Note: You can use the same recipe to make chicken or beef

Try it,
Hope you will all enjoy!