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 311 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: 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Chicken Masala; 100 ml Coconut Milk; for garnish Coriander Leaves; 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 3 tbsp Peanut Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 10 Garlic; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 160 grams Onion, Chopped; 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 160 grams Tomato, Chopped; 2.5 tsp Salt; 600 grams Duck, Cubes

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

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

Total60 min

Prep20 min

Cook40 min

Serves6

Per serving311 cal

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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

Ingredients

21 items

Cooking for6 servings

Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Chicken Masala2 tbsp
Coconut Milk100 ml
Coriander Leavesfor garnish
Black Pepper Powder2 tsp
Peanut Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Green Cardamom3
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Garlic10
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves3
Green Chilli, Slit2
Onion, Chopped160 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)150 grams
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Chopped160 grams
Salt2.5 tsp
Duck, Cubes600 grams

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

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 6
Energy	311kcal	1866kcal
Protein	21g	128g
Carbohydrate	16g	98g
Fat	18g	110g
Fibre	4.7g	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 SeedsGreen CardamomFennel SeedsGarlicCinnamonClovesGreen ChilliOnionCurry 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.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderChicken MasalaSmall Onion (Shallots)Coriander PowderGinger Garlic PasteTomatoSalt
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.
Coconut MilkCoriander LeavesBlack Pepper PowderDuck

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