🍗 Non-Vegetarian Karnataka Dinner

Karnataka Coorg Pandi Curry Pork Kachampuli Vinegar Dark

Pork slow-cooked with Kodava spices and finished with kachampuli (Kodava vinegar from the kudampuli fruit) — the dark, intensely flavoured non-vegetarian pride of Coorg.

Prep30 min
🍳Cook60 min
🕐Total90 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelHard
Karnataka Coorg Pandi Curry Pork Kachampuli Vinegar Dark
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Method

  1. 1

    Heat 3 tbsp coconut oil in a heavy pot. Add finely sliced onions.

  2. 2

    Cook on medium for 12 minutes until very dark golden.

  3. 3

    Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add pork pieces. Cook on high heat turning for 8 minutes until browned.

  5. 5

    Add the Kodava masala powder. Toss to coat every piece. Cook 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add kachampuli (or tamarind-vinegar substitute) and 1/2 cup water. Stir.

  7. 7

    Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 45 to 50 minutes until pork is completely tender and the fat has rendered, creating a dark, thick gravy.

  8. 8

    Uncover. Cook 8 minutes until the gravy concentrates to a dark, coating consistency.

  9. 9

    Season with salt.

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