Pandhi Curry (Coorg-Style Pork Stir Fry) with Apple and Fennel Raita

Cubed pork marinated overnight, slow-cooked until tender, then stir-fried with aromatics and served with a refreshing apple-fennel raita.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.1 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 29.7 grams 118.9 grams
Fat 48.1 grams 192.4 grams
Protein 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Dairy
Fruits
10
piece
Kokum Pods
Soaked in 110ml hot water
1
piece
Apple
Granny Smith, cored and finely chopped
0.5
piece
Lime
Juice only
Meat
750
g
Pork Shoulder
Cut into 2.5cm cubes; or pork belly
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Turmeric
Ground
2
tsp
Salt
For pork marinade
10
piece
3
piece
2
piece
1
tsp
Fennel Seeds
Lightly toasted
0.5
tsp
Salt
For raita
10
piece
1
bunch
Coriander Cress
Leaves for serving
OilsFats
Other
4
tbsp
Honey
Clear
Vegetables
2
tbsp
Ginger And Garlic Paste
Made from garlic, ginger and vegetable oil
2
head
Fennel
Baby heads, finely chopped
4
piece
2
piece
Green Chillies
Fresh, split
2
piece
Red Onion
Sliced

Steps

  • Marinate the pork cubes with spices, honey, soy, and kokum in the fridge overnight.
  • Place pork and marinade in a pan, cover with water, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  • Mix raita ingredients in a bowl and chill until needed.
  • Drain the pork and reserve the cooking liquid.
  • Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry dried red chillies until fragrant.
  • Add curry leaves and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add green chillies and red onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Add pork and fry for 4 minutes until brown, adding reserved liquid if dry.
  • Serve the curry with a side of raita and garnish with coriander cress.