Pork Curry Gurkha-Style

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

• 1 tablespoon cayenne powder

• 2 pounds lean and boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced

• 2 cups unsweetened yogurt

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

• 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter, or substitute vegetable oil

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 cup water

• Salt to taste

• ½ cup cilantro leaves

• 1 teaspoon cumin powder

• 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder

• ½ teaspoon clove powder

• ½ teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions

Combine the vinegar and cayenne powder and toss the meat in it. Add the yogurt and ginger and marinate the meat for about 3 hours at room temperature.

Heat the oil in a skillet over low heat for 1 minute; add the ghee, the pork with its marinade, black pepper, turmeric, water, and salt, and bring to a rapid boil. Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for 40 minutes.

Add the cilantro, cumin, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom powders, stir in well, and serve hot.