This is one of my easiest pork curry recipe while not using any curry powder or garam masala powder. I am using boneless pork rib cuts with all the fat and trimmings. And cooking on the Instant Pot makes it so much easier and cleanup is a breeze
Lets look at the ingredients required for this dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless pork rib cuts with fat
- Spices listed below
- 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon Everest or National brand Meat Masala powder
- Yogurt
- Coconut milk
- Frozen Peas
- One medium red onion
- Canola oil
Prep time: 5 minutes,
Cook time: Instant Pot – Saute – 5 minutes – Pressure cook – 25 minutes
Cool down time : 10 minutes
Total Time: About 45 minutes (less than 10 minutes of work total)
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Steps
- Cut about 2 lb pork boneless ribs to bite sized pieces and place in mixing bowl
- Add all the dry spice items to chopped pork pieces and mix them well
- Set the Saute function on medium and for 20 minutes and turn on Instant Pot
- Add some oil and let it heat up
- Add finely sliced red onions and fry them for about 5 minutes
- Once browned, add the pork mixed with the spices
- Add 3/4 cup yogurt
- Add 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Add about 1 cup frozen peas
- Switch off saute in Instant Pot and select Meat-Stew function
- Set temperature to medium and time to 25 minutes.
- Switch on the Instant Pot and close the lid securely
- After Instant pot is done with cooking, let it cool for about 10 minutes before releasing the pressure
Enjoy the pork curry with basmati rice, bread, roti or naan.
Tips
- To make this a bit more spicy add 1 extra teaspoon of chilly powder and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder.
- Add 1 cup of water, after adding coconut milk to make the dish less thick
- Add salt as the recipe calls for. You can always add more after cooking as well