Duck Curry
Duck pieces cooked in a rich, spiced coconut milk gravy with roasted coconut and whole black pepper. Darker and more intense than the chicken equivalent, duck curry is a prized dish at Kerala-Christian harvest and festival tables.
Cuisines
Travancore
Kerala
Kerala Christian
Malabar
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 65 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | duck, cleaned and cut into pieces |
| 2 tablespoons | coconut oil |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 10 | curry leaves |
| 2 | green chilies, slit |
| 1 cup | onions, thinly sliced |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 2 tablespoons | coriander powder |
| 1 tablespoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 1 cup | coconut milk |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 | tomato, chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | vinegar |
| 1 tablespoon | black pepper, freshly ground |
Instructions
- 1 Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add mustard seeds.
- 2 Once the mustard seeds splutter, add curry leaves and green chilies.
- 3 Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.
- 6 Add the duck pieces and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they are well coated with the spices.
- 7 Pour in the coconut milk and water. Add salt to taste and bring to a boil.
- 8 Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the duck is tender.
- 9 Add the chopped tomato, vinegar, and garam masala. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 10 Finish with freshly ground black pepper and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 11 Serve hot with steamed rice or appam.
Tips
For an authentic taste, use fresh coconut milk and adjust the spice levels to your preference.