PORK BUFFARTH

1 kg pork with the lard cut into medium pieces
3 carrots cut into medium pieces
3 potatoes cut into medium pieces
1 small cabbage cut into big chunks
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons salt
4 large onions sliced
6 green chilies slit lengthwise
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
½ cup vinegar
1 tablespoon oil (optional)
1 teaspoon spice powder or garam masala powder
2 teaspoons chilly powder
1teaspoon pepper powder
2 Bay leaves
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder

Wash the pork well and add all the above ingredients to it. Mix well. Place in a pressure cooker along with the chopped vegetables. Add 3 cups of water. Cover and pressure cook first on high heat then simmer on low heat for 30 minutes till the pork is well cooked and it gives out a nice aroma. Serve hot.
Note: Other vegetables of your choice such as cauliflower, radish, turnips, etc, may used

A SIMPLE CHICKEN ROAST

1 medium size dressed chicken
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
4 tablespoons Butter
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons whole pepper corns
3 dry red chillies broken into bits
2 pieces cinnamon
2 onions chopped into big chunks

Wash the chicken well and marinate with the turmeric powder and salt for about an hour. Heat the butter in a suitable pan and add the chicken and all the other ingredients. Mix well and stir fry on high heat for a few minutes till the chicken changes colour. Add 1 glass of water and simmer on low heat till the chicken is tender and the water dries up. Keep frying on low heat for a few more minutes till the chicken pieces are nicely browned. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Bread.