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Posted on 12th Jul 2025

Sri Lankan Black Pork Curry!

Why not mix things up a little bit at Christmas time with a wonderfully spiced and delicious Sri Lankan black pork curry recipe?

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Time

2 hours mins

Servings

2-3 people

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Ingredients

Spice Mix:

  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp basmati rice
  • 1 tsp brown mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 3–4 cloves
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)

For the Curry:

  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, chopped
  • 2 red chilies (adjust to taste), chopped
  • 1 rack of pork ribs, separated
  • 2 tbsp ghee (or oil)
  • 6–7 fresh curry leaves (or dried if unavailable)
  • 3 star anise
  • 2 small cinnamon quills
  • 2 pandan leaves, tied in a knot
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 cup thick coconut cream (or coconut milk)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1–2 tsp sugar (to balance flavours)

Method

Toast all the spices (cinnamon, fennel seeds, basmati rice, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, coriander seeds) in a dry pan over medium heat until aromatic.Remove from heat and grind into a fine powder using a spice grinder or food processor. Add chili powder and set aside.

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