Pork Indad

Pork Indad is a Mangalorean Catholic pork dish with Portuguese influence. Goa seems to have its own version of this recipe but I am yet to come across an authentic one. As for my recipe, I got it from my mom-in-law's cook book.

Preparation time - 10 minutes

Cooking time - 40 minutes

Ingredients: 

Pork - 1 kg, cut into medium sized piece

Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Onions - 2, big, finely chopped

Salt - to taste

Oil - 4 tbsp

For the Masala:

Kashmiri red chillies - 8

Peppercorns - 1/2 tsp

Cloves - 10

Dates - 4 or Raisins -8(I made use of raisins)

Garlic - 12 cloves

Cinnamon - 2 inch stick

Raw rice - 1/2 tbsp

Poppy seeds (Khus Khus) - 1/2 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp

Tamarind -a marble sized ball

Oil - 2 drops, to broil

Vinegar- a dash of it


Method:

1. Smear the pork with salt and turmeric. Mix well and keep aside.



2. Broil the ingredients for the masala. When cooled, blend with a little vinegar to a smooth paste.




3. In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Take 1/4 of the marinated pork and saute it till the pieces turn light brown. Remove  from heat and keep aside. Repeat the process with the remaining pork.

4. In a pressure cooker, heat 2 tbsp of oil. Add the chopped onions and saute till they turn brown.

5. Add the ground masala and saute further for 4-5 minutes. Lastly, add the slightly fried pork and mix well. Add salt if necessary.

6. Now, add 1/2 cup of water. Close the pressure cooker and cook on high flame for 4 whistles and simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes.

7. Once the pressure is fully released, open the lid. If the pork gravy looks watery, cook on high flame till the water evaporates and the gravy has a thick consistency. (If you need gravy, then don't follow this step.)

8. Serve hot with rice, chapati, sanna or bread. You can use  rasam or pepper water if you are having this pork with rice.



Comments