How long does Vaathu Kozhambu take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vaathu Kozhambu serve?

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

Is Vaathu Kozhambu 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 Vaathu Kozhambu?

600 grams Duck, 100 ml Coconut Milk, 160 grams Onion, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 160 grams Tomato, 3 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vaathu Kozhambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vaathu Kozhambu?

About 306 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vaathu Kozhambu

Name: Vaathu Kozhambu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Peanut Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Green Cardamom; 3 Cloves; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 10 Garlic; 160 grams Onion, Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 160 grams Tomato, Chopped; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Chicken Masala; 2½ tsp Salt; 600 grams Duck, Cubes; 100 ml Coconut Milk; for garnish Coriander Leaves; 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder

60 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min

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Also known as Duck Gravy · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein

Vaathu kozhambu, a Tamil Nadu duck gravy cooked with shallots, whole spices and chicken masala, finished with coconut milk. Medium-spicy, serves 6, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

21 items

6 people

Peanut Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom3
Cloves3
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Garlic10
Onion, Chopped160 grams
Green Chilli, Slit2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)150 grams
Tomato, Chopped160 grams
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Chicken Masala2 tbsp
Salt2½ tsp
Duck, Cubes600 grams
Coconut Milk100 ml
Coriander Leavesfor garnish
Black Pepper Powder2 tsp

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	306kcal	1836kcal
Protein	21g	127g
Carbohydrate	16g	97g
Fat	18g	107g
Fibre	4.6g	28g
Sugar	4.7g	28g

Cookd masalas for duck

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Method

1
In a kadhai, pour in oil and add all the whole garam masalas and let them splutter. Add garlic, onions, shallots and green chilli and saute on a high flame for 2-3 minutes or until the onions turn translucent.
Peanut OilMustard SeedsCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesFennel SeedsGarlicOnionGreen ChilliCurry leaves
2
Add the ginger garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds or until the raw flavour disappears. Add the tomatoes, curry leaves, and cook on a medium flame for 2- 3 minutes or until the tomatoes turn mushy. Add in all the powdered spices, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the raw smell of the spices disappears, making sure not to burn them.
Ginger Garlic PasteSmall Onion (Shallots)TomatoKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderChicken MasalaSalt
3
Add the duck to the pan and mix thoroughly. Pour water and bring it to a boil. Cover and cook on a low-medium flame for 45 minutes or until the duck is tender. Pour coconut milk and bring it to a boil, garnish with mint, coriander and curry leaves along with black pepper powder and serve hot.
DuckCoconut MilkCoriander LeavesBlack Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Vaathu Kozhambu take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vaathu Kozhambu serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vaathu Kozhambu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Vaathu Kozhambu 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 Vaathu Kozhambu?: 600 grams Duck, 100 ml Coconut Milk, 160 grams Onion, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 160 grams Tomato, 3 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vaathu Kozhambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vaathu Kozhambu?: About 306 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.