Hahor Aru Bhim Kol

Hahor Aru Bhim Kol

Hahor Aru Bhim Kol

A delicious duck curry cooked with bhim kol (a type of banana). The sweetness of the banana complements the rich flavor of the duck, creating a unique taste.

Cuisines

Assamese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Duck Meat 1 cup Duck Meat , cut into pieces
Ripe Banana 1 large Ripe Banana
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
Panch Phoron 1 teaspoon Panch Phoron
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Ginger 1 teaspoon Ginger , paste
Garlic 1 teaspoon Garlic , paste
water 2 cups Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 1 handful Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add panch phoron and let it splutter.
  3. 3 Add ginger and garlic paste, sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  4. 4 Add the duck meat pieces and sauté until they are lightly browned.
  5. 5 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6 Peel and mash the ripe bhim kol (banana) and add it to the pan.
  7. 7 Stir well to combine the banana with the meat and spices.
  8. 8 Pour in water, cover, and let it simmer until the duck is cooked and tender.
  9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Use ripe bhim kol for a sweet and rich flavor that balances the spices.