Naga Pork Curry

Pork curry is a favorite dish in the Northeast, and each state — even each tribe — has its own unique way of cooking it. This particular pork curry comes from Nagaland, though it's also made in other nearby states. What makes Naga Pork Curry special is the bold flavor of bamboo shoots and King Chili — one of the hottest chilies in the world! These ingredients are common in many dishes across the region. The best part? It’s a simple recipe that goes perfectly with plain steamed rice. And if you’re not into super spicy food, you can always use red chili instead of King Chili. Give it a try and enjoy this comforting dish with your family and friends! "Once, my cousin sister made Naga Pork Curry for the family, but I don't know what the actual taste of Naga Pork Curry is like." I want to try naga pork curry . "Hey friend, I've been hearing so much about Naga Pork Curry, and I’d love to try the real authentic version! If you ever make it again, or if you know where I can get some, please let me know. I’m really excited to taste it!"

Ingredients for Naga Pork Curry 

• 500 gm of pork

• 25 gm of ginger

• 2 onions

• 2 teaspoons of salt

• 25 gm of garlic

• 10 dried red chilies

• 1/2 tablespoon of red chili powder

Step 1:

Start by making the curry paste. Grind the ginger and garlic together until you get a smooth paste. While you're doing that, cut the pork into medium-sized pieces, wash them well, and make sure they’re dried properly.

Step 2:

Now, put the pork in a pressure cooker and cook it on medium heat. Stir the pork occasionally to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the cooker. Do this for about 3 minutes, then add the salt and give the meat another good stir.

Step 3:

Next, add the chopped onions and stir-fry for about a minute. Then, add the ginger-garlic paste, sliced bamboo shoots, and chopped red chilies (use 2 King Chilies if you have them). Stir everything gently for 5 minutes. Once it’s all mixed well, cover the cooker, but don’t close the lid completely. Let it cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 4:

Now, add the red chili powder to give the curry a nice color, and stir for another 5 minutes. After that, pour in about a cup of water and close the lid of the pressure cooker. Let it cook until it whistles 6 times, then turn off the flame. Its ready to serve with rice.

                                      Enjoy the curry!