🥘 Authentic Coorg Pandi Curry (Kodava Style Pork Curry)

Coorg Pandi Curry is the crown jewel of Kodava cuisine. Prepared with freshly ground dark roasted spices and sour Kachampuli vinegar (extracted from Garcinia gummi-gutta berries), this rich black curry offers a unique balance of tartness and fiery aromatics.

🍲 Ingredients Checklist:

• ✨1 kg Pork (cubed with a small amount of fat)
• 1.5 tbsp Kachampuli vinegar (or concentrated dark tamarind extract)
• ✨2 tbsp Roasted Coorg Masala powder (coriander seeds, cumin, black peppercorns, mustard, fenugreek, dry red chillies)
• ✨2 large onions (finely chopped)
• ✨8 cloves garlic & 2 inch ginger (crushed into paste)
• ✨Green chillies, curry leaves, and fresh coriander for garnish

🧂 Cooking Instructions:

1. Dry roast coriander, cumin, peppercorns, and mustard until dark brown, then grind into a fine dark spice powder.

2. Marinate pork cubes with turmeric, salt, and crushed ginger-garlic paste for 30 minutes.

3. Sauté chopped onions and green chillies until golden brown. Add marinated pork and stir-fry on high heat for 10 minutes until oil releases.

4. Add the roasted Coorg dark masala powder with 1 cup water, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes until tender.

5. Stir in Kachampuli vinegar in the final 5 minutes of cooking to give the iconic dark color and signature tangy flavor. Serve hot with Kadambattu (steamed rice dumplings) or Akki Oti.

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