INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb
Pork (loin chops or shoulder - a pork cut with some fat is preferable for this curry)
4 tsp
black pepper (whole)
6
pods cardamom (seeds crushed (only the seeds))
1
heaped teaspoon of Sri Lankan Roasted Curry Powder (recipe link available above)
1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp
cayenne pepper (optional)
3 tsp
tamarind Paste
2
Jalapeno peppers (sliced (or 2 serrano peppers if you prefer more heat))
1
inch of peeled ginger (minced)
3
garlic cloves (minced)
1/2
medium onion (chopped finely)
1 tbsp
lemon juice (optional)
2
bay leaves
1 tbsp
sugar
more salt