Is Mageiro free to use?

Yes! Mageiro offers a free plan with access to hundreds of recipes, basic meal planning, and a smart shopping list. Upgrade to Premium anytime for the full experience.

Can I customize recipes for dietary restrictions?

Absolutely. Set preferences like vegan, gluten-free, keto, and more during onboarding. Mageiro filters recipes to match your dietary needs.

How does the grocery list feature work?

When you add recipes to your meal plan, Mageiro compiles all ingredients into one organized list. Check off items as you shop — no more forgotten ingredients.

Is Mageiro available on both iOS and Android?

Yes! Available on both Apple App Store and Google Play. Your account syncs across all devices seamlessly.

Main Course

Kerala Pork Curry

Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this chicken curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

1 kg Pork without outer skin layer
2 tbsp Red chilly powder
1 tbsp Whole Black Pepper
3 tbsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder
5 nos Cloves (Grambu)
2 Pcs Cinnamon (Karugapatta)
1 nos Cardamom (Elakka)
½ tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
2 Pcs Ginger — finely chopped
6 nos Garlic pods finely chopped, medium
2 nos Onion — cut into small pieces, big
2 nos Tomato — cut into small pieces, medium
2 Stems Curry leaves
2 tsp Vinegar
2 tsp Soya Sauce
1/2 Cube Chicken Bullion
Salt, to taste
4 - Oil

Preparation

Step 1
Cut pork into medium size pieces, remove outer layer of the skin, wash and set aside.
Step 2
Grind together red chilly powder, black pepper, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and cumin seeds and set aside.
Step 3
Cook the pork along with some salt and a pinch of turmeric powder in a pressure cooker upto 1 whistle.
Step 4
Do not add water.
Step 5
Heat about 4 tbsp of oil in a pan.
Step 6
Add ginger, garlic and onions and sautT on high heat, till golden brown.
Step 7
Add the ground ingredients and sautT on a low flame for about 3 v 4 minutes.
Step 8
;- Take care not to burn the masala.
Step 9
Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt and sautT, till the tomatoes get mashed up and oil starts separating from the masala.
Step 10
When masala is done, add the cooked pork, vinegar, soya sauce, chicken bullion, salt and 1 cup of water and stir, till the pork is completely soaked in the masala.
Step 11
Put the lid on and cook on a medium flame for approx 10 min. Stirring occasionally.
Step 12
Add curry leaves and give it a good stir.
Step 13
Cook for another 5 - 10 minutes.
Step 14
When done, take it off the heat.
Step 15
Garnish Kerala Pork Curry with coriander leaves, if desired.
Step 16
Serve Kerala Pork Curry hot with white rice or roti.

Tip

Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.

Cook this in the app

Step-by-step cooking mode, grocery list, and meal planning — free on Mageiro.

Download on the

App Store

Get it on

Google Play

More recipes you might like

Main Course

Jackfruit Chips | Chakka Varuthathu

Straightforward Kerala cooking — good ingredients treated well, spiced with confidence, and served without pretence. ...

30 min|4 servings|4.5

Main Course

Jackfruit Stir Fry-Raw Jackfruit Stir Fry Without Coconut

Today I am bringing you all a mouthwatering kerala style side dish Raw Jackfruit Thoran ( Raw Jackfruit stir fry with...

30 min|4 servings|4

Main Course

Jeeraga Kanji

A famous porridge prepared specially during the time of Ramzan nombu. This special porridge is prepared mainly with r...

25 min|3 servings|4

Main Course

Jeeraka Kanji-Cumin Flavoured Rice Soup

Soothing and peppery, this Kerala-style soup is what grandmothers prescribe for cold days and sore throats. Simple in...

25 min|5 servings|4

Main Course

Kerala Pork Curry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

1 kg Pork without outer skin layer
2 tbsp Red chilly powder
1 tbsp Whole Black Pepper
3 tbsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder
5 nos Cloves (Grambu)
2 Pcs Cinnamon (Karugapatta)
1 nos Cardamom (Elakka)
½ tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
2 Pcs Ginger — finely chopped
6 nos Garlic pods finely chopped, medium
2 nos Onion — cut into small pieces, big
2 nos Tomato — cut into small pieces, medium
2 Stems Curry leaves
2 tsp Vinegar
2 tsp Soya Sauce
1/2 Cube Chicken Bullion
Salt, to taste
4 - Oil

Preparation

Step 1
Cut pork into medium size pieces, remove outer layer of the skin, wash and set aside.
Step 2
Grind together red chilly powder, black pepper, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and cumin seeds and set aside.
Step 3
Cook the pork along with some salt and a pinch of turmeric powder in a pressure cooker upto 1 whistle.
Step 4
Do not add water.
Step 5
Heat about 4 tbsp of oil in a pan.
Step 6
Add ginger, garlic and onions and sautT on high heat, till golden brown.
Step 7
Add the ground ingredients and sautT on a low flame for about 3 v 4 minutes.
Step 8
;- Take care not to burn the masala.
Step 9
Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt and sautT, till the tomatoes get mashed up and oil starts separating from the masala.
Step 10
When masala is done, add the cooked pork, vinegar, soya sauce, chicken bullion, salt and 1 cup of water and stir, till the pork is completely soaked in the masala.
Step 11
Put the lid on and cook on a medium flame for approx 10 min. Stirring occasionally.
Step 12
Add curry leaves and give it a good stir.
Step 13
Cook for another 5 - 10 minutes.
Step 14
When done, take it off the heat.
Step 15
Garnish Kerala Pork Curry with coriander leaves, if desired.
Step 16
Serve Kerala Pork Curry hot with white rice or roti.

Tip

Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.