Quick Pork Curry with Turmeric
A curry doesn’t just have to be a weekend treat, especially when it’s this easy!
Prep Time
15 minutes
cooking time
16 minutes
cooking skill
Easy
serves
4 people
Ingredients
- 4 pork loin medallions, cut into 1cm thick strips (or 12 pork fillet medallions or 4 loin steaks with fat removed)
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic and ginger paste or 1 garlic clove, peeled, chopped and mixed with 1 teaspoon ginger purée
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
- 8 curry leaves (optional)
- 1 x 400ml can reduced fat coconut milk
- 200g green beans, trimmed and halved
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
To garnish:
- Handful toasted raw cashew nuts
- Handful freshly chopped coriander
To serve:
- 2 x 200g pouches microwave basmati rice
Method
1
Heat the oil in a medium non-stick pan, add the onion, garlic and ginger and fry gently for 4–5 minutes until softened.
2
Add the spices and curry leaves (if using) and cook for a further minute. Add the coconut milk and season. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
3
Add the pork, green beans, lime zest and juice. Stir gently. Simmer for a further 5–6 minutes or until the pork is cooked through and the beans are tender.
4
Meanwhile, cook the rice according to packet instructions. Divide evenly between four plates. Spoon over the curry and garnish with the toasted cashews and fresh coriander. Serve immediately.
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