Duck Roast

Duck Roast

Duck Roast

Whole duck pieces marinated in a bold spice paste and slow-cooked until the fat renders and the meat falls apart, then finished with a thick, dark onion-tomato gravy. A centerpiece dish at Syrian Christian weddings and Easter feasts.

Cuisines

Travancore Kerala Kerala Christian Malabar

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Build a full meal around Duck Roast

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Total: 80 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Duck 500 grams Duck , cut into pieces
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Curry Leaf 2 sprigs Curry Leaf
Onion 2 medium Onion , thinly sliced
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
Tomato 3 medium Tomato , chopped
coriander powder 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
black pepper powder 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
to taste Salt To taste
water 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add curry leaves and sliced onions, sauté until onions turn golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  6. 6 Mix in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and black pepper powder.
  7. 7 Cook the spices for a couple of minutes until the oil separates from the masala.
  8. 8 Add the duck pieces and mix well to coat them with the masala.
  9. 9 Pour in the coconut milk and water, stir to combine.
  10. 10 Season with salt to taste.
  11. 11 Cover and cook on low heat for about 45 minutes or until the duck is tender and the gravy thickens.
  12. 12 Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes to let the flavors intensify.
  13. 13 Serve hot with rice or appam.

Tips

For a richer flavor, marinate the duck with spices and refrigerate for a few hours before cooking.