Goan-Style Pork Balchão Curry

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cut the pork steaks into bitesize chunks. Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of vegetable oil. Add the pork and cook for 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate

Step 2

Peel and dice the red onions. Add to the pan with a generous drizzle of vegetable oil and a pinch of salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until softened

Step 3

Add the rice to a saucepan with 300ml cold water. Bring to the boil and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat and cook for 10-12 minutes. Once done, remove from the keep and keep covered

Step 4

Add the garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, chilli flakes, cayenne pepper, 2 tbsp vegetable oil and a generous pinch of salt to a food processor. Blitz into a paste

Step 5

Add the paste to the onions with the tomato paste and cook for 4-5 minutes

Step 6

Return the pork to the pan. Add the tamarind paste, cider vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add the spinach with 60ml cold water. Cook for a final 2-3 minutes

Step 7

Add a knob of butter to the rice before serving