Indian Spiced Pork Sausage With Caramelized Figs

• 1 pound pork sausage (hot)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon green cardamom powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 handful green peas
• 1 handful corn
• 12 ripe figs, halved
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 pinch sugar
• vegetable oil
• kosher salt
• chopped cilantro, for garnish

1. On medium heat, add 2 tsp of vegetable oil to a heavy bottomed skillet. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and saute until the onions are pale and translucent. Add the carrots, red pepper, ginger and garlic and saute until the vegetables are completely cooked through.
2. Add the pork sausage and using the back of your spatula break up any big lumps in the meat. Cook until the sausage is uniformly browned. Add all the ground spices and saute until intensely fragrant. Add the green peas and corn and saute for a couple of minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside for a few minutes.
3. Put the skillet back on medium heat and if there isn't enough oil left over from the sausage, add 1 tsp of vegetable oil. Evenly sprinkle a pinch of sugar on the cut side of the figs. Place the figs cut side down on the skillet and sprinkle with a little salt. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until you smell the sugar caramelizing. Gently flip them to the other side and cook for another couple of minutes. Add the lime juice and a tiny splash of water and gently scrape up any bits that might be sticking to the skillet.
4. Add the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture and GENTLY mix everything together. Check for seasoning - it should have a nice balance of hot, sweet, salty and sour. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with your favorite flat bread. Make sure you have a bit of fig in every bite! Enjoy!

pork sausage, onion, carrot, red pepper, grated ginger, garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, cinnamon powder, green cardamom, paprika, handful green peas, handful corn, lime, sugar, vegetable oil, kosher salt, cilantro

Taken from food52.com/recipes/62503-indian-spiced-pork-sausage-with-caramelized-figs (may not work)