Name: Masala pork chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 clove garlic, chopped; 1 2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, chopped; 1 red chilli, chopped; 2 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus 1 tbsp extra; 4 pork loin chops; 2 large onions, finely sliced; 4 finger eggplant, sliced into rounds; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 1/2 cup water; 4 spring onions, sliced; cooked udon noodles, pickled vegetables, to serve

Ingredients

4 clove garlic, chopped

1 2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, chopped

1 red chilli, chopped

2 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus 1 tbsp extra

4 pork loin chops

2 large onions, finely sliced

4 finger eggplant, sliced into rounds

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 1/2 cup water

4 spring onions, sliced

cooked udon noodles, pickled vegetables, to serve

Method

1.In a food processor, combine garlic, ginger, chilli and spices. With motor running, gradually add oil; process until smooth.

2.Place pork in a shallow dish. Rub all over with paste to coat. Cover; marinate in fridge 1 hour.

3.Heat extra oil in a large flameproof casserole dish with lid, on high.

4.Fry pork 3-4 minutes each side, to brown well. Remove to a plate. In same dish, fry onions and eggplant 4-5 minutes, until softened. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute.

5.Return pork to dish with water; bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 20 minutes, until pork is tender.

6.Sprinkle with green onions to serve. Accompany with noodles and pickled vegetables.

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