6 green chillies, roughly chopped, with or without seeds according to preference
3 green chillies, thinly sliced lengthways, without seeds
20 garlic cloves, peeled
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
6肠尘/2陆颈苍 ginger, finely chopped
6 large banana shallots, sliced
75ml/2陆fl oz tamarind liquid (see Top recipe tip below)
陆 tsp black peppercorns
4cm/1陆in piece cinnamon stick
2 cloves
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1kg/2lb 4oz boneless pork shoulder or chops, cut into 4cm/1陆in chunks