Smoked Pork Curry with Bamboo Shoot and Mustard Seeds

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A hearty Assamese pork curry featuring smoky pork chunks simmered with tangy bamboo shoots and pungent mustard seeds for a layered flavor. This Indian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs smoked pork, cut into 1-inch cubes, fresh bamboo shoot, sliced, mustard oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until hot. Add 1 tsp black mustard seeds and 3 dry red chilies, frying until mustard seeds start popping and chilies darken slightly.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp ginger paste and 1 tbsp garlic paste, sauté for 2 minutes until aromatic.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 600 g smoked pork cubes and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, cooking for 5 minutes until pork is coated and begins to brown.
  4. Step 4: Add 150 g sliced fresh bamboo shoot and 2 cups water, then season with 1 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes until pork is tender and sauce thickens.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving hot with rice.

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