Pork Indad (Sweet And Savory Indian Stewed Pork) Re

Name: Pork Indad (Sweet And Savory Indian Stewed Pork) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless pork shoulder or belly, cut into 1-inch cubes; 6 medium cloves garlic, minced, plus 2 whole; 1 tablespoon mined ginger; Kosher salt; 10 black peppercorns; 2 cloves; 1-inch piece cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 5 dried small red chilies; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 medium onion, grated on the medium holes of a box grater; 1/2 tablespoon raisins; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves.

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless pork shoulder or belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 medium cloves garlic, minced, plus 2 whole
1 tablespoon mined ginger
Kosher salt
10 black peppercorns
2 cloves
1-inch piece cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
5 dried small red chilies
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 medium onion, grated on the medium holes of a box grater
1/2 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves.

1
Toss pork, minced garlic, cinger, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until pork is thoroughly coated. Set aside.
2
Toast peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, poppy seed, turmeric, chili, and cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
3
Tansfer to a food processor or blender. Add onion, raisins, tamarind, remaining 2 cloves garlic, and vinegar. Blend until smooth.
4
Heat oil over high heat in a large heavy-bottomed lidded saucepan until shimmering. Add pork and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about 2 minutes, taking care not to burn garlic and ginger (reduce heat as necessary.
5
Reduce heat to low. Add spice past and stir vigorously until fragrant and oil is infused with red color of paste, about 10 minutes total. Add water and sugar. Cover and cook on medium heat until pork is tender, about 1 hour. Stir in mint leaves. Serve with bread or rice.

680

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound boneless pork shoulder or belly, cut into 1-inch cubes, 6 medium cloves garlic, minced, plus 2 whole, 1 tablespoon mined ginger, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Pork Indad (Sweet And Savory Indian Stewed Pork) Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pork Indad (Sweet And Savory Indian Stewed Pork) Recipe

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