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{{Short description|Indian pork dish}}

{{Infobox food
| image = Pork Bafat.jpg
| alternative_name = Dukra Maas
| course = Main Course
| region = [[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]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-15 |title=The regions rule! |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/culture/the-regions-rule/cid/1318905 |website=telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-04-18 |title=Have you had these seven iconic Mangalore dishes? |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/lifestyle-gallery/seven-iconic-mangalore-dishes-2759297-foodie/ |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The dish is characterized by its flavor, which comes from slow-cooking the pork in a spice blend called [[bafat]] powder.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-18 |title=10 Best Christmas Food From Around the World! {{!}} Outlook India |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/international/us/10-best-christmas-food-from-around-the-world--news-337288 |access-date=2025-12-06 |website=Outlook US |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-08-18 |title=One Direction: South High talks the talk, but cannot walk the walk |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/one-direction-south-high-talks-the-talk-but-cannot-walk-the-walk/story-EHuE77FNMxe008DfQg73qI.html |access-date=2025-12-06 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Heard Of Bafat Masala? Easy Way To Make This Traditional Spice Mix At Home |url=https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/heard-of-bafat-masala-easy-way-to-make-this-traditional-spice-mix-at-home-4239162 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250518073510/https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/heard-of-bafat-masala-easy-way-to-make-this-traditional-spice-mix-at-home-4239162 |archive-date=2025-05-18 |access-date=2025-12-06 |work=NDTV Food}}</ref> Some other ingredients include [[vinegar]] and [[tamarind]].<ref name="ruchikrandap.com""> {{Cite web |last=Sequeira |first=Shireen |date=2010-02-26 |title=Pork Bafat {{!}} Dukra Maas |url=https://www.ruchikrandhap.com/pork-bafa/ |access-date=2025-11-13 |website=Ruchik Randhap |language=en-US}}
</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-27 |title=Same, but different: The many avatars of kousid, bafad, and salmi |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/research/same-but-different-the-many-avatars-of-kousid-bafad-and-salmi-7215516/ |access-date=2025-12-06 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dias |first=Raul |date=2022-12-12 |title=How Goa and Brazil are united by Christmas recipes |url=https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/food/how-goa-and-brazil-are-united-by-christmas-recipes-111670815157415.html |access-date=2025-12-06 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref>

This dish is usually made on Sunday in every Mangalorean Catholic house.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Poster |first=Gastro |date=2014-06-04 |title=Dukra maas: a savory Mangalorean Catholic Sunday ritual |url=https://nationalpost.com/appetizer/dukra-maas-a-savory-mangalorean-catholic-sunday-ritual |url-status=live |website=nationalpost.com}}</ref> It is usually served with [[sanna (dish)|sanna]] or pav (an Indo-Portuguese style [[bread roll]]).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-12-05 |title=They follow a mix of western, local customs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/they-follow-a-mix-of-western-local-customs/articleshow/17485907.cms |access-date=2025-12-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> which are perfect for a thick gravy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-02 |title=Mangalorean pork masala |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/food/the-cook-up-with-adam-liaw/recipe/mangalorean-pork-masala/v887xgrrk |access-date=2025-12-06 |website=SBS Food |language=en}}</ref>

The pork kaliz ankiti is made in the same fashion but with the heart, the lungs and the intestines of the pig.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quadros |first=Eugine |date=2021-09-02 |title=Mangalorean Pork Ragthi {{!}} Pork Kaliz Ankiti {{!}}Pork Offal {{!}} Pork Boti |url=https://spicesandaromas.com/pork-ragthi-kaliz-ankiti-pork-boti/ |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=spicesandaromas.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== References ==

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[[Category:Pork dishes]]
[[Category:Mangalorean cuisine]]

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