Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3             cloves  garlic -- chopped
  1                     fresh hot chile pepper -- chopped fine
  1           teaspoon  ground cumin
     1/2      teaspoon  turmeric
  1           teaspoon  coarse salt
  2        tablespoons  canola oil -- more for cooking
  16            ounces  pork tenderloin -- 3/4-inch-thick
                        medallions
                        *** TOMATOES ***
  2        tablespoons  canola oil
  1              small  onion -- chopped fine
     1/4      teaspoon  turmeric
  1           teaspoon  crushed cumin seeds
  1           teaspoon  coarse salt
  2        tablespoons  white wine -- (optional)
  2              large  tomatoes -- chopped coarse 
     1/2           cup  coarsely chopped cilantro leaves for
                        garnish -- (optional)

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, chile pepper, cumin, turmeric, salt, and oil. Rub this mixture onto the pork medallions. Let the medallions sit at room temperature while you prepare the tomatoes.

2. Heat 2 Tbs. canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, turmeric, cumin, and salt; stir for about 1 min. until mixed. Add the wine and let the mixture cook gently over medium-low heat until it turns a light brown, about 7 min. Add the tomatoes and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are tender but not mushy, about 15 min. Remove from the heat and set aside.

3. Heat about 1 Tbs. canola oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear the medallions until lightly browned, about 2 min. per side. Lower the heat to medium; continue cooking until the insides of the medallions are pink and the flesh feels firm, about 5 min.

4. Spoon a few tablespoons of the tomatoes onto a plate or shallow bowl. Arrange three or four slices of pork on top, sprinkle with cilantro leaves, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

292 Calories (kcal); 18g Total Fat; (56% calories from fat); 25g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 74mg Cholesterol; 1005mg Sodium