Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Mix the pork with yogurt, vinegar, and spices and rest for 1 hour.
Simmer the pork until tender and the masala turns thick.
Parboil the basmati rice.
Layer the pork, rice, fried onions, and mint in a heavy pot.
Seal the pot and cook on low heat for 25 minutes.
Fluff and serve hot.