Duck(1.5kg): 1(cut into medium pieces, wash and drain water)
Onion paste: 1/2cup
Ginger paste: 1/4cup
Garlic paste: 2tbsp
Oil + Mustard oil: 2 tbsp + 2tbsp
Coconut (milk): 2cup
Whole garam masala: cinnamon: 2, cardamom 3, Bay leaves:1
Salt to taste
Redchili powder: 1tbsp or more
Turmeric powder: 1tsp
Roasted cumin powder: 1tsp
Coriander and Cumin powder: 2tsp each
Make powder garam masala ( 2 stick cinnamon,4 cardamom,3 clove,1/4tsp mace(jaitri))
Fried onion(beresta): 1/2cup
Green chilies: 4
Instructions:
Heat oil and mustard oil in a saucepan, add whole garam masala, onion paste, ginger garlic paste, cumin and garam masala powder, turmeric, red chili powder and salt, stirring all the time and adding a little water to keep the spices from burning. Cook for 2min or until oil separates.
Add duck pieces and mix well. stir and cook on high heat until oil separates. Now add 1 cup water then again cook it until oil separates. This is called “mangshonkoshano”.
Gradually stir in the coconut milk extract and a little sugar. Cover and cook on low flame until tender. Add fried onion and stir well.
Add garam masala powder, green chilies and roasted cumin powder. Cover and cook for 10 min on medium to low heat.
Turn off the heat and serve hot with ruti or paratha or rice.
