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Kerala Duck Roast

Also known as Kuttanadan Duck Roast, Naadan Duck Roast · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total70 min
Prep15 min
Cook55 min
Serves5
Per serving541 cal
Spicemedium

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Kerala Duck Roast

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Kerala duck roast, or Kuttanadan duck roast: duck and potato in coconut oil with shallots, pepper and coconut milk. Medium-spicy, serves 5, 70 minutes, video.

High protein

Ingredients

19 items
Cooking for5 servings
  • Coconut OilCoconut Oil4 tbsp
  • GingerGinger, Crushed1 tbsp
  • GarlicGarlic, Crushed1 tbsp
  • Small Onion (Shallots)Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced1 cup
  • OnionOnion, Thinly Sliced1 cup
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves6 sprigs
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder2 tbsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns, Crushed1 tbsp
  • TomatoTomato, Finely Chopped½ cup
  • DuckDuck800 grams
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • WaterWater½ tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder1 tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder1 tsp
  • Fennel PowderFennel Powder1 tbsp
  • Coconut MilkCoconut Milk1 cup
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Slit4
  • PotatoPotato, Diced2

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 5. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 5
Energy541kcal2705kcal
Protein34g168g
Carbohydrate24g120g
Fat35g175g
Fibre6.1g31g
Sugar6.3g32g

Cookd masalas for duck

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pan and add ginger, garlic, shallots and onion. Saute until the onion turns translucent.

    Coconut OilGingerGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)Onion

  2. 2

    Add green chilli and curry leaves, and saute lightly.

    Curry leavesGreen Chilli

  3. 3

    Add coriander powder, turmeric powder and crushed black pepper. Saute for 1 minute on low heat.

    Coriander PowderTurmeric PowderBlack Peppercorns

  4. 4

    Add the tomato and saute for 2 minutes or until it turns mushy.

    Tomato

  5. 5

    Add the duck, salt and water. Bring it to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

    DuckSaltWater

  6. 6

    Add the diced potato and cook for a further 15 minutes.

    Potato

  7. 7

    Add the garam masala powder, pepper powder and fennel powder. Mix well.

    Garam Masala PowderBlack Pepper PowderFennel Powder

  8. 8

    Finally add coconut milk and curry leaves. Turn off the heat when it comes to a simmer.

    Curry leavesCoconut Milk

Before you start

How long does Kerala Duck Roast take?
1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 55 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kerala Duck Roast serve?
5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kerala Duck Roast vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kerala Duck Roast spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kerala Duck Roast?
800 grams Duck, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 1 cup Small Onion (Shallots), 1 cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, 4 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kerala Duck Roast?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kerala Duck Roast?
About 541 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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