How long does Duck Mappas take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Duck Mappas serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

What do I need to make Duck Mappas?

500 grams Duck, 1 cup Thin Coconut Milk, ¼ cup Thick Coconut Milk, 5 Green Cardamom, 3 Onion, 1 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Duck Mappas?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Duck Mappas?

About 518 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Duck Mappas

Name: Duck Mappas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 500 grams Duck; 1 cup Thin Coconut Milk; ¼ cup Thick Coconut Milk; 5 Green Cardamom; 3 Onion, Slices; 1 Star Anise; 5 Cloves; 2 tbsp Garlic, Crushed; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tbsp Ginger, Crushed; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 8 Small Onion (Shallots); 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ cup Water; 2 tsp Fennel Powder; 2 Tomato; For Garnish Coriander Leaves; 4 Small Onion (Shallots); 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves

Also known as Duck Pappas, Duck Curry, Tharavu Mappas · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total50 min

Prep20 min

Cook30 min

Serves4

Per serving518 cal

Spicenot spicy

Good for: Party

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Duck mappas, or tharavu mappas, a Kerala duck curry in thin coconut milk with whole spices and shallots, then thick coconut milk. Serves 4, 50 min, video.

Ingredients

25 items

Cooking for4 servings

Cinnamon1 inch
Coconut Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Duck500 grams
Thin Coconut Milk1 cup
Thick Coconut Milk¼ cup
Green Cardamom5
Onion, Slices3
Star Anise1
Cloves5
Garlic, Crushed2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Salt2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Ginger, Crushed2 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit3
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Small Onion (Shallots)12
Black Pepper Powder2 tsp
Water½ cup
Fennel Powder2 tsp
Tomato2
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish
Dry Red Chilli2

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	518kcal	2072kcal
Protein	28g	111g
Carbohydrate	28g	112g
Fat	34g	136g
Fibre	8.1g	32g
Sugar	8.6g	34g

Method

1
In a pan, add the spices and stir for a minute Add crushed ginger, garlic and curry leaves. Fry it nicely. Add the onions, green chillies and shallots. Saute until it’s all mushy and cooked.
CinnamonCoconut OilGreen CardamomOnionStar AniseClovesGarlicGingerGreen ChilliCurry leavesSmall Onion (Shallots)
2
Add the masalas and mix it thoroughly
Turmeric PowderCoriander PowderBlack Pepper Powder
3
Add the duck meat with some water and cook it for 5-10 minutes
DuckWater
4
Add in fennel powder, tomato and pour 1 cup of thin coconut milk and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Thin Coconut MilkSaltFennel PowderTomato
5
Top it off with garam masala, coriander leaves and quarter cup of thick coconut milk.
Thick Coconut MilkGaram Masala PowderCoriander Leaves
6
At the end, temper the curry with mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry red chillies and shallots. Serve it with appam.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)Dry Red ChilliCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Duck Mappas take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Duck Mappas serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Duck Mappas vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Duck Mappas spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Duck Mappas?: 500 grams Duck, 1 cup Thin Coconut Milk, ¼ cup Thick Coconut Milk, 5 Green Cardamom, 3 Onion, 1 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Duck Mappas?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Duck Mappas?: About 518 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.