Tandoori-Style Pork Sauté

The keyword here is 'style', this is not a true tandoori dish, but it does impart some of the traditional flavors.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
8 ounces pork steaks
1/2 cup onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 plums, sliced
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add brown rice and return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
2. Cook pork steaks in a non-stick skillet for 2 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally. Transfer to a warm platter.
3. In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions and crushed garlic clove for 1 minute. Add sliced plums; sauté 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Return the pork to the skillet.
4. Combine yogurt with flour. Add to the skillet along with grated ginger, turmeric, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve the pork over the cooked rice.

Makes 4 servings.