When I was in India, I had an aversion towards Pork and never dared to try it. The very sight of Pork Fat often made me run from the kitchen. After coming to US, I tasted Pork Fry from a cousin’s place and was surprised that it tasted almost like Beef. I became accustomed to the taste of Pork and now I prepare it once in a while. Pork Stir Fry (Olathiyathu) is made similar to Beef Fry (Olathiyathu) except that more Vinegar and Black Pepper Powder is used for Pork.
Pork Ularthiyathu/Olathiyathu
I mostly use Lean Cut Pork but you can prepare this dish with any fatty cut of Pork.
Ingredients
- Any Lean Cut Pork – 2.2 lbs or 1 kg approx (You can also use Pork which has fat)
- Thinly Sliced Onions – 1 medium (Alternatively, you can use 1 cup of Shallots)
- Slit Green Chillies – 4 (Alter according to your Spice Tolerance)
- Curry Leaves – A sprig
- Coriander Powder – 2 tsp
- Meat Masala Powder – 1 tbsp
- Home Made Garam Masala Powder – 1 tsp
- Black Pepper Powder – 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 3 tbsp or as required for stir frying
For Marinating the Pork
- Diced Shallots (Kunjulli) – 8 to 10
- M [...]
