Pork Oolarthathu Recipe

Name: Pork Oolarthathu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 lb pork, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 ½ tablespoons red chili powder (cayenne, etc); 1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 inch ginger, root peeled, pounded to a paste with a meat mallet; 3 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 5 curry leaves (if available); ½ cup onion, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb pork, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 ½ tablespoons red chili powder (cayenne, etc)
1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 inch ginger, root peeled, pounded to a paste with a meat mallet
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
5 curry leaves (if available)
½ cup onion, chopped

1
Mix pork, chili powder, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, ginger, and yogurt in a bowl or plastic bag.
2
Marinate 4 hours for best flavor.
3
Cook pork on low heat in a covered pan/pot (dutch oven works great) with no water and as little oil as possible.
4
Avoid excessive stirring.
5
Remove pork when cooked.
6
Increase pan to medium heat.
7
Add and heat oil.
8
Add mustard seeds and curry leaves and stir, cooking until fragrant.
9
Add onion and cook until browned.
10
Add pork to reheat.
11
Serve hot with curried vegetables and basmati rice.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pork, cut into 1 inch cubes, 1 ½ tablespoons red chili powder (cayenne, etc), 1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Pork Oolarthathu 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.

Pork Oolarthathu

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