How to prepare the most flavorful “Assamese Duck Curry “

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Assamese Duck Curry is a traditional dish that originates from Assam, India. It’s a flavorful dish with a thick and creamy gravy, made with spices like bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, ginger, and garlic. The curry is full of flavors and the duck meat is marinated in a mixture of yogurt, salt, and spices for several hours before it is cooked with potatoes, onions, and tomato puree. The dish is usually served with steamed rice or roti.

Here is a detailed method to prepare delicious “Assamese Duck Curry”

Assamese duck curry

Assamese Duck Curry

Assamese Duck Curry is a traditional dish that originates from Assam, India. It’s a flavorful dish with a thick and creamy gravy, made with spices like bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, ginger, and garlic. The curry is full of flavors and the duck meat is marinated in a mixture of yogurt, salt, and spices for several hours before it is cooked with potatoes, onions, and tomato puree. The dish is usually served with steamed rice or roti.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gm duck meat cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 potatoes cubed
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander chopped

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the duck meat in a mixture of 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, coriander powder, bay leaf, cardamom, and cloves and fry for a few seconds.
  • Add the ginger and garlic and fry for a few more seconds.
  • Add the onion and fry until golden brown.
  • Add the tomato puree, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt and fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the marinated duck pieces and fry for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and fry for a few more minutes.
  • Add the yogurt and water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the duck and potatoes are cooked.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.
Keyword Assamese Dish, curry, duck