Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 2 2/3 lb deboned pork shoulder, chopped coarsely
  • 1 None medium onion, chopped finely
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 None fresh long red chili, sliced thinly
  • 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 8 None fresh curry leaves
  • 1 tbsp tamarind concentrate
  • 1 cup canned coconut cream
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 6 oz green beans, halved
  • 3/4 cup toasted coconut

Method

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook pork, in batches, until browned. Remove from pan.
  • Add onion, garlic, chili and ginger to pan. Cook, stirring, until onion softens. Add spices and curry leaves. Cook, stirring, until fragrant.
  • Transfer onion mixture to 4.5-quart slow cooker. Add pork, tamarind concentrate, coconut cream and stock. Cook, covered, on low for 6 hours.
  • Add green beans and 1/2 the toasted coconut. Cook, covered, on high for 20 mins, or until green beans are tender. Season to taste. Sprinkle with remaining coconut to serve.