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

Recipe

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

Ingredients

500 grams duck, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 sprigs curry leaves
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 cup coconut milk
Salt to taste
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.