Duck Egg Curry
Rich duck eggs simmered in a mustard oil-based gravy with onions, tomatoes, and dried red chillies — prized for their larger, richer yolks in Assamese households.
Cuisines
Assamese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Duck Egg Curry
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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4 | Duck Egg |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Panch Phoran , Assamese five spice |
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1 | Bay Leaf |
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1 cup | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 teaspoons | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 cup | Tomato , chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Boil the duck eggs for about 10 minutes, then peel and set aside.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
- 3 Add panch phoron and bay leaf, and let them splutter.
- 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 6 Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil starts to separate.
- 8 Gently add the boiled duck eggs and slit green chilies to the mixture.
- 9 Pour in the water and bring the curry to a boil.
- 10 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 11 Sprinkle garam masala and give it a final stir.
- 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, lightly fry the boiled eggs in mustard oil before adding them to the curry.