Pork balchao

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1kilogramsPork, cubed
2Onions, sliced
1tablespoonOil or ghee
8tablespoonsPrawn balchao
Salt
2tablespoonsTomato ketchup
Vinegar as necessary
15Dried red Kashmiri chillies
1teaspoonCummin seeds
5Peppercorns
1teaspoonTurmeric
5Cloves
11-inch piece of cinnamon
11-inch piece of ginger
10Cloves garlic

Directions

PASTE

Please see "GOAN RECIPES - INTRO" for the preperation of the balchao, or buy a commercial preperation.

Grind the paste ingredients in a little vinegar.

Rub the pork with salt and set aside. Fry the onions until browned. Add the meat and brown. Add the masala, ketchup and balchao and fry for a few minutes. Add 2-3 cups of water, bring to the boil and simmer until meat is tender. If the liquid dries out add a little vinegar and or water.

From archives of rec.food.recipes Date: Tue, 31 Jan 1995 08:20:10 GMT From: trev@... (Trevor Hall)