Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Goa Pork Vindaloo
(makes 4 servings)
6 | small dried red chiles, seeded or 2 1/2 teaspoons (12.5 ml) cayenne pepper |
1 | teaspoon (5 ml) cumin seeds |
1 | teaspoon (5 ml) freshly ground pepper |
1/2 | teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon |
1/2 | teaspoon (2.5 ml) poppy seeds |
1/4 | teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cloves |
1 | 2-inch (5 cm) fresh ginger, peeled and minced |
4 | cloves garlic minced |
1 | tablespoon (15 ml) tamarind pulp |
4 | teaspoons (20 ml) cider vinegar |
water |
1 | tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil |
2 | small onions, 4 ounces (120 g) each, finely chopped |
1 | pound (480 g) pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2 -inch (3.75 cm) cubes |
12 | curry leaves (optional) |
2 | tablespoons (9 g) chopped cilantro (fresh coriander) (optional) |
- In a food processor or spice grinder, grind chiles, cumin seeds, pepper, cinnamon, poppy seeds, cloves, ginger, garlic, tamarind pulp, and cider vinegar to form a paste, adding up to 2 tablespoons water, if necessary. Rub a little of the spice mixture into the pork.
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining spice paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the pork and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add 4 cups ( ml) water, cover and simmer until pork is tender, about 30 minutes. If using, stir in curry leaves and cilantro. Simmer for another 3 minutes. Serve at once.
Per serving: | 209 calories (34% calories from fat), 25 g protein, 8 g total fat (1.9 g saturated fat), 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 74 mg cholesterol, 62 mg sodium |
Diabetic exchanges: | 3 lean protein, 1/2 carbohydrate (1 vegetable) |
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