Hanhor Mangxo
Tender duck cooked low and slow with kosu (colocasia/ash gourd stems), mustard oil, and aromatic spices — a deeply flavoured, iconic Assamese dish prepared for festivals and family feasts.
Cuisines
Assamese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 80 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Duck Meat , cut into pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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2 teaspoons | Red chili powder |
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2 cups | Bamboo Shoot , sliced |
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2 cups | Water |
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2 pieces | Bay Leaf |
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4 pieces | Cardamom , green |
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4 pieces | Clove |
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1 inch | Cinnamon stick |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Cilantro , fresh, for garnish |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add bay leaves, green cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick, and sauté until aromatic.
- 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add the duck pieces to the pan and sear them on all sides.
- 6 Mix in the turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 7 Cook the spices with the duck for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8 Add the sliced bamboo shoots and mix well with the duck and spices.
- 9 Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- 10 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the duck is tender.
- 11 Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic taste, use fresh bamboo shoots if available.