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, 1 Star Anise, 5 Green Cardamom, 5 Cloves, 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 510 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: 3 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Star Anise; 5 Green Cardamom; 5 Cloves; 2 tbsp Ginger, Crushed; 2 tbsp Garlic, Crushed; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Onion, Slices; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 8 Small Onion (Shallots); ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 500 grams Duck; ½ cup Water; 2 tsp Fennel Powder; 2 Tomato; 1 cup Thin Coconut Milk; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; For Garnish Coriander Leaves; ¼ cup Thick Coconut Milk; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 4 Small Onion (Shallots)

50 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam High protein Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

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.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

25 items

4 people

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

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	510kcal	2040kcal
Protein	28g	111g
Carbohydrate	28g	112g
Fat	33g	132g
Fibre	8g	32g
Sugar	8.5g	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.
Coconut OilCinnamonStar AniseGreen CardamomClovesGingerGarlicCurry leavesOnionGreen ChilliSmall 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.
Fennel PowderTomatoThin Coconut MilkSalt
5
Top it off with garam masala, coriander leaves and quarter cup of thick coconut milk.
Garam Masala PowderCoriander LeavesThick Coconut Milk
6
At the end, temper the curry with mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry red chillies and shallots. Serve it with appam.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsCurry leavesDry Red ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)

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, 1 Star Anise, 5 Green Cardamom, 5 Cloves, 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 510 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.