Hanhor Mangxo

Hanhor Mangxo

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

Recipe

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

Ingredients

500 grams duck meat, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 teaspoons red chili powder
2 cups bamboo shoot, sliced
2 cups water
2 pieces bay leaves
4 pieces green cardamom
4 pieces cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
salt to taste
fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add bay leaves, green cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick, and sauté until aromatic.
  3. 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add the duck pieces to the pan and sear them on all sides.
  6. 6 Mix in the turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  7. 7 Cook the spices with the duck for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. 8 Add the sliced bamboo shoots and mix well with the duck and spices.
  9. 9 Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
  10. 10 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the duck is tender.
  11. 11 Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a more authentic taste, use fresh bamboo shoots if available.