Goan-style Pork Vindaloo

garam masala pork recipe


600 g boneless pork shoulder, cubed

1 tsp turmeric

1½ tsp salt
½-1 tsp cracked black pepper

 For the curry paste
1-10 red chillies, depending on taste
1 large onion, roughly chopped
3 cm ginger, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 tbsp Spice Fusion Garam Masala
75 ml malt vinegar
3 tbsp sunflower oil

  1. Mix pork, turmeric and salt in a large mixing bowl and leave aside while you make the curry paste.
  2. Soak chillies in hot water to cover; set aside for 10 minutes.
  3. Process chillies and their soaking liquid, onion, ginger, garlic, garam masala and vinegar to make a smooth paste.
  4. Heat the oil and fry the pork until browned on all sides, adding a dash of water if the meat starts to stick.
  5. Add curry paste and stir well.
  6. Check seasoning, then pour in enough hot water to cover the meat.
  7. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about an hour, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Lamb Rogan Josh


Garam Masala lamb recipe

600 g boneless lamb
2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp crushed garlic
1 tsp grated ginger
2 bay leaves
1½ tbsp Spice Fusion Garam Masala
1 tsp ground sweet paprika
½ tsp ground chilli
1½ tbsp almond meal
1 cup canned tomatoes with their liquid
¾ cup natural yoghurt or sour cream
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks (optional)
½-3/4 cup water
salt, pepper and sugar to taste
  1. Cut lamb into 2 cm cubes.
  2. Saute in ghee or oil until lightly browned, then remove from pan.
  3. Add onion, garlic, ginger and bay leaves to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Return the lamb, add the remaining ingredients and simmer gently for about an hour or until meat is tender.
  5. Add salt, pepper and sugar to taste.

Indian-style Fish

Indian Fish recipe

500 g firm white fish fillets
3 tbsp plain flour
3 tbsp besan (chickpea) flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp Spice Fusion Garam Masala
½ tsp turmeric
1 egg, well beaten
3-4 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
  1. Wash and dry fish fillets.
  2. Combine flours, salt, garam masala and turmeric.
  3. Dip fish into beaten egg, then flour mixture.
  4. Shake off excess.
  5. Heat oil until smoking and add fish.
  6. Fry quickly until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Drain on paper towel.
  8. Serve with oven-baked chunky chips and peas.