Soor Vindaloo (curried Pork)

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 2
Spicy and flavorful Soor Vindaloo with tender curried pork
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 10 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 cloves garlic , chopped and divided
1 inch fresh ginger , peeled and finely chopped , divided
4 red chilies , coarsely chopped and seeded ( or not depending on your heat tolerance )
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar , divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions , finely chopped
1/2 lb tomatoes , chopped
2 lbs pork shoulder , trimmed of fat and cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups boiling water
5 curry leaves , chopped
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
340
Sugar
2g
Fat
23g
Soor Vindaloo is a spicy curried pork dish that is popular in the Western Indian region of Goa. This dish is known for its spicy and tangy flavors that are achieved by the use of vinegar and spices such as cinnamon and cloves. The dish is perfect for meat lovers and is great when paired with rice or bread. The cooking process is a bit long but it is worth it in the end. Soor Vindaloo is a great way to introduce your palate to Indian cuisine if you have not already tried it.

Instructions

1.In a blender, make a paste of half of the chopped garlic, half of the chopped ginger, red chilies, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, turmeric, cumin, and 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar.
2.Heat olive oil in a large pot and add onions. Cook until they turn brown.
3.Add the remaining garlic and ginger to the pot and cook for another minute.
4.Add the paste to the pot and cook for another 2 minutes.
5.Add the tomatoes, pork, salt and cook for 5 minutes.
6.Pour the boiling water into the pot and add curry leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick, sugar, and remaining white wine vinegar. Stir well and bring to a boil.
7.Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 2 hours or until the pork is tender. Serve hot with rice or bread.

PROS

Soor Vindaloo has an amazing flavor with the right amount of heat that will satisfy your spicy palate.
Can be enjoyed with rice, bread or other sides.

CONS

This dish can be quite spicy for some.
The preparation time can also be a bit long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with protein and spices that have been known to have anti-inflammatory properties. Garlic and ginger in the recipe have antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Pork is a great source of iron that helps in the production of red blood cells, and vitamin B12 which is necessary for the nervous system.

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