Saluna Shikar Mhaans (Pork Curry W/Eggs) Recipe

Name: Saluna Shikar Mhaans (Pork Curry W/Eggs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless pork chops; 6 hard-boiled eggs (unshelled); 2 12 ounces ghee; 2 red chilies or 2 dried red chilies; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 inch orange peel, minced; ¼ teaspoon salt; 8 small turnips, peeled; 3 cardamom pods; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, grated; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoons coriander seeds, ground or 1 ½ teaspoons coriander powder; 2 pimento pepper (red cherry peppers) or 1 bell pepper, julienned; 1 12 inches ginger, grated or 1 teaspoon ginger powder; 2 teaspoons cilantro, minced

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless pork chops
6 hard-boiled eggs (unshelled)
2 12 ounces ghee
2 red chilies or 2 dried red chilies
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 inch orange peel, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
8 small turnips, peeled
3 cardamom pods
¼ teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons coriander seeds, ground or 1 ½ teaspoons coriander powder
2 pimento pepper (red cherry peppers) or 1 bell pepper, julienned
1 12 inches ginger, grated or 1 teaspoon ginger powder
2 teaspoons cilantro, minced

1
Grind or pound the chilies.
2
In a dutch oven, add the ghee and sear the pork chops on high then lower heat to medium and cook on both sides until they are golden brown.
3
Remove the chops and set aside.
4
Add the chilies to the remaining ghee in the pan and stir-fry the chilies on medium heat until the ghee turns red.
5
Add the turmeric powder and continue to stir-fry for one minute, stirring well.
6
Add the chops back to the pan and coat both sides of each chop in the red ghee.
7
Add the chopped orange peel.
8
Pour enough water over the chops to reach 3 inches above the tops of the meat.
9
Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, covered.
10
Cook for 50 minutes.
11
Remove meat and strain the liquor, removing orange peel and excess liquid fat.
12
Return the liquor back to the pot.
13
Set meat aside (can be made ahead of time to this point).
14
Add turnips, ground coriander, cardamon pods and cinnamon.
15
Cook until turnips are falling apart (about 30 min).
16
Remove from liquor and sieve them until smooth (mash them well).
17
Return the turnip mash to the liquor.
18
Add the meat, pimento peppers, and the ginger.
19
Pierce the eggs at both ends with a sharp skewer and add them to the pot.
20
Dust with cilantro and cover.
21
On medium-low heat, cook for 30 minutes or until meat is tender.
22
Move temperature setting to low and leave for 15 minutes.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless pork chops, 6 hard-boiled eggs (unshelled), 2 12 ounces ghee, 2 red chilies or 2 dried red chilies, and more.

Yes, Saluna Shikar Mhaans (Pork Curry W/Eggs) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Saluna Shikar Mhaans (Pork Curry W/Eggs)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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