THE SPICE TRAIL
NEPALESE PORK MINCE CURRY
PREP + COOK TIME 35 MINUTES SERVES 4
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons garam masala
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4cm piece (20g) fresh ginger, grated finely
2 medium (300g) brown onions, chopped finely
800g pork mince
1 cup (250ml) water or chicken stock
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander
1 (130g) Lebanese cucumber, sliced
1 Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat; cook seeds, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until seeds pop. Add cumin, turmeric and garam masala; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
2 Add garlic, ginger and onion; cook, stirring, until onion softens.
3 Add mince; cook, stirring, until cooked through. Add water or stock; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Season to taste.
4 Remove from heat, stir in coriander. Serve with cucumber slices.
