Pork Bafat

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Pork Bafat
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Alternative namesDukra Maas
CourseMain Course
Region or state Mangaluru/Goa
Associated cuisine Mangalorean Catholic cuisine

Pork Bafat (also known as Dukra Maas) is a spicy pork curry from the Mangalorean Catholic community in India. [1] [2] The dish is characterized by its flavor, which comes from slow-cooking the pork in a spice blend called bafat powder. [3] [4] It is a close relative of Sarapatel.

The Bafat powder is a unique blend of spices (including Red Chillies, Coriander seed, Cumin, Peppercorns, Turmeric, and sometimes Mustard seed and Clove) and the Byadagi chilli. [5] Some other ingredients include Vinegar and Tamarind. [6] [7] [8]

This dish is usually made on Sunday in every Mangalorean Catholic house. [9] It is usually served with sanna (dish) or pav (an Indo-Portuguese style Bread roll). [10] which are perfect for a thick gravy. [11]

The Pork Kaliz Ankiti is made in the same fashion but with the heart, the lungs and the intestines of the pig. [12]

References

  1. ↑ "The regions rule!". telegraphindia.com. 2015-02-15.
  2. ↑ "Have you had these seven iconic Mangalore dishes?". The Indian Express. 2016-04-18. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  3. ↑ "10 Best Christmas Food From Around the World! | Outlook India". Outlook US. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  4. ↑ "One Direction: South High talks the talk, but cannot walk the walk". Hindustan Times. 2017-08-18. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  5. ↑ "Heard Of Bafat Masala? Easy Way To Make This Traditional Spice Mix At Home". NDTV Food. Archived from the original on 2025-05-18. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  6. ↑ Sequeira, Shireen (2010-02-26). "Pork Bafat | Dukra Maas". Ruchik Randhap. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
  7. ↑ "Same, but different: The many avatars of kousid, bafad, and salmi". The Indian Express. 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  8. ↑ Dias, Raul (2022-12-12). "How Goa and Brazil are united by Christmas recipes". mint. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  9. ↑ Poster, Gastro (2014-06-04). "Dukra maas: a savory Mangalorean Catholic Sunday ritual". nationalpost.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ↑ "They follow a mix of western, local customs". The Times of India. 2012-12-05. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  11. ↑ "Mangalorean pork masala". SBS Food. 2024-04-02. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  12. ↑ Quadros, Eugine (2021-09-02). "Mangalorean Pork Ragthi | Pork Kaliz Ankiti |Pork Offal | Pork Boti". spicesandaromas.com. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
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