Gomanchala Pork Curry – Sybaritica

This Gomanchala Pork Curry is inspired by the cuisine of Goa in Western India, the birthplace of the Vindaloo. It is spicy, sweet, sour and delicious.

• 1 ½ lbs. Pork cut into bite size cubes;
• 2 tbsp. Garlic puree;
• ½ tsp. each of Salt and Pepper;
• 1 tbsp. Cayenne;
• 1 tbsp. Maple Syrup;
• 4 tbsp. Vinegar;
• 1 tbsp. each Coriander and Mustard seed;
• 1 tsp. Fenugreek seed;
• 1 Cinnamon stick;
• 4 cloves;
• ½ tsp. Cardamom seeds;
• 4 tbsp. Butter;
• 3 cups coarsely chopped Onion;
• 3 -4 fresh green Chilies thinly sliced into rings;
• 1 ½ cups thick tomato sauce.

• Rub the salt, pepper and Cayenne pepper into the meat cubes and then stir in the garlic puree, the maple syrup and the vinegar. Set aside to marinate for an hour or two or even overnight.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a pot over moderate heat and then brown the pork cubes in batches. Remove the meat to a bowl as it becomes done and set aside.
• Dry roast the mustard, fenugreek and coriander seeds in a small pan and the grind everything to a powder.
• Heat the remaining butter in your pot and stir in the powdered spices. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom seed and stir until the fragrance is released.
• Add the onions and then turn down the heat to low. Cover the pot and continue to cook for 20 – 30 minutes until the onions are soft and beginning to get nicely browned.
• Turn up the heat and add back the meat, the fresh chili, and the tomato sauce. As soon the pot comes to a low boil, turn the heat back down and simmer over low heat for about an hour until the meat is nicely tender.
• Serve immediately, or chill and re-heat for service when ready.