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