Village Food/ Cooking Pork Curry Dal With Rice In Simple Nepali Style/Pig Meat/Nepali Village Life

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option that is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and still nutritious.

Start by heating vegetable oil in a large pot until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they are softened.

Mix in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and coriander, cooking for a minute to toast the spices.

Add diced pork to the pot and brown it on all sides.

Pour in coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Add red lentils and enough water to cover the lentils, stirring well.

Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the lentils are tender.

Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.

Once the dal has thickened, season with salt and lime juice to taste.

Serve hot over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced green chilies.

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