Spicy Pork Curry

preparation time: 15 minutes
cooking time: 35 minutes
spicy rating: 6/10
serves: 6

- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic,chopped
- 2 small fresh red chillies, chopped
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tbs sesame oil
- 1 tbs vegetable oil
- 1 kg (2 lb) pork fillets, cut into 2 cm (3/4 in), wide strips
- 2 stalks fresh lemon grass, chopped, or 1 tsp Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 2 mangoes, stoned, peeled and sliced
- 3 tbs mango chutney

1. Place onion, garlic, chillies, coriander, cumin, fennel and fenugreek seeds, cinnamon and cloves into food processor or blender and process to make a smooth paste.

2. Heat sesame and vegetable oils together in a wok over medium heat, add paste and stir-fry for 5 minutes or until all the liquid evaporated.

3. Add pork and stir-fry for 10 minutes or until pork is brown. Add lemon grass, fish sauce and lemon juice and cook over a low heat, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes or until all the liquid evaporates. Stir in mangoes and chutney and cook for 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through.