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Kuttanad Duck Roast
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Sharing with you all an absolutely favorite dish in Kuttanadu, which is a taluk in Alapuzha district of Kerala. In this recipe, duck pieces are marinated first and then fried in hot oil. This fried duck pieces are then mixed with a prepared masala and roasted in oil till it becomes darker in color and texture with a little gravy.
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Kuttanad duck roast pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, Kerala-style appam (a type of rice pancake), or even traditional Indian bread like roti or naan.
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In essence, Kuttanad duck roast is a harmonious fusion of spices, aromatics, and tender duck meat that reflects the essence of Kerala's culinary traditions. The key lies in the careful layering of flavors and the slow-cooking process that allows the spices to infuse the meat, resulting in a dish that is rich, hearty, and incredibly satisfying. So, roll up your sleeves, embrace the aromatic journey, and create a memorable Kuttanad duck roast that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Kerala's cuisine.
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Ingredients
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Marinating Duck Pieces :
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Duck pieces, washed and cleaned – 1 kg
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Half teaspoon of salt
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Half teaspoon of turmeric powder
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1 teaspoon of chilli powder
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1 teaspoon of Ginger garlic paste
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Preparation of Gravy
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Onions – 4
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Tomato – 2
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Green chilli – 2
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half teaspoon of turmeric powder
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1.5 teaspoon of Kashmiri chilli powder
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2 teaspoon of coriander powder
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1 teaspoon of meat masala
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1/4 teaspoon pepper powder to it
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Coconut milk – 1 cup of 2nd milk and 3/4 cup of 1st milk
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Oil
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Curry leaves
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Potato – sliced lengthwise and fried
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Method of preparation
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1.Take 1 kg of cleaned duck pieces in a bowl
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2.Add half teaspoon of salt, half teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of chilli powder and 1 teaspoon of Ginger garlic paste
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3.Mix it well with hand and marinate it for 1 hour
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4.After 1 hour, shallow fry all the duck pieces in oil
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5.Take a pressure cooker and add 3 tablespoon of oil which was used for frying the duck pieces
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6.Add 2 chopped onions and 2 green chillies to the oil
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7.Blend the remaining 2 onions to form a paste
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8.Add the onion paste and 2 tomatoes to the oil
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9.Add curry leaves and sauté well
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10.Add half teaspoon of turmeric powder,1.5 teaspoon of Kashmiri chilli powder,2 teaspoon of coriander powder,1 teaspoon of meat masala and 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder to it
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11.Add 1 cup of 2nd milk of coconut and allow it to boil
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12.Now add the fried duck pieces
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13.Cook the duck curry in pressure cooker
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14.Transfer the boiled curry to a pan
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15.Add 3/4 cup of 1st milk of coconut
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16.Add some curry leaves and allow it to dry roast.
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17.Slice one potato and fry it in oil to garnish the Duck roast
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18.Our Kuttanadan Duck Roast is ready to serve.
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You may find the you tube link here https://youtu.be/lh60B47bGcc on how to prepare this yummy dish.
