Pork fry Kerala style/Naadan pork ularthiyathu

    Pork fry is a popular recipe in Kerala. In this recipe marinated pork is first cooked and then roasted along with spices. Its a must dish in christian homes during special occasions and festivals. Try this simple traditional style pork fry !!!



Ingredients:
  • Pork - 1kg
  • Big onion - 1 big sliced
  • Garlic - 5 big sliced
  • Ginger - 1 medium size julienned
  • Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder - 2 tsp
  • Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp
  • Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
  • Pepper powder - 2 tbsp
  • Garam masala powder - 2 tbsp
  • Cloves - 4
  • Cinnamon - 1 medium sized piece
  • Cardamom - 2
  • Fennel seeds - 2 tsp
  • Star anise - 1
  • Curry leaves - 3 sprigs
  • Coconut bits - 1/2 of 1 big
  • Salt to taste
  • Coconut oil
Preparation:
  • Cut pork into small pieces, wash well and keep aside.
  • Marinate the pork pieces with 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp red chilli powder, 1 tbsp pepper powder and salt. Marinate for minimum 30 mins.
  • Cook the marinated pork pieces in a pressure cooker till its 75 % done. For me it took 4 whistles.
  • Take a pan and heat some oil. Add cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise and fennel seeds. Saute for 1 min.
  • To that add coconut bits and saute till it turns light golden color.
  • Add sliced onion, ginger, garlic and curry leaves. Saute till the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add 1 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tbsp garam masala and coriander powder. Saute till raw smell goes.
  • Add cooked pork pieces to this and combine well. Do not add the remaining stock after cooking pork to this.
  • Sprinkle some pepper powder to this and saute till everything is combined well and pork pieces becomes dry and dark in color.
  • Lastly add curry leaves and saute again for 5 mins.
  • Switch off the flame.
 Notes:
  • Cooking time vary with the meat and pressure cooker.
  • If you want this to be more spicy you can add pepper powder accordingly.
  • We like that crunchy coconut bits. If you are not a fan of it you may reduce its amount.

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