Masala Duck Curry Recipe
Indian Recipes

Ingredients:

1 tbsp/15 ml
1 x 4 lb/2 kg
1
2
1 stalk
2 tbsp/30 ml
11/2 cups/12 fl oz/375 ml
3
1 tbsp/25 ml
1 tbsp/15 g
1 tbsp/15 g
1 oz/30 g
3
2

sesame oil
duck, cleaned and cut into 8 pieces
onion, chopped
small fresh red chili peppers, finely chopped
fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
green masala curry paste
coconut milk
fresh or dried curry leaves
lime juice
brown sugar or piloncillo
chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
fresh basil leaves
fresh green chili peppers, seeded and sliced
fresh red chili peppers, seeded and sliced

Method:

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over a medium heat, add duck and cook, turning frequently, for 10 minutes or until brown on all sides. Remove and drain on absorbent kitchen paper.

2. Add onion, chopped red chili peppers, and lemongrass to pan and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion is golden. Stir in masala paste and cook for 2 minutes longer or until fragrant.

3. Stir in coconut milk, curry leaves, lime juice, and sugar and return duck to pan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.

4. Add coriander, basil, and sliced green and red chili peppers and cook for 10 minutes longer or until duck is tender.

Serves 4