Varutharacha Duck Curry - Duck in Roasted Coconut Gravy

Ingredients:

1. Duck, cut into medium size pieces - 1 kg

2. Coconut slices - 1/4 cup

3. Turmeric powder - 1 pinch

4. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

5. Onion,sliced - 4 large ( about 4.5 cups)

6. Ginger,garlic paste - 2 tbsp

7. Green chilies,cut vertically- 3 to 4 ( according to taste)

8. Water - as required

9. Vinegar - 1 tsp

10. Curry leaves - 4 to 5 sprigs

11. Black pepper powder,freshly ground - 1/4 tsp( or to taste)

12. Garam masala powder - 1/4 tsp

13. Oil - as required

14. Salt - to taste

For coconut masala paste:

1. Grated coconut - 1 cup

2. Fennel seeds- 1 tsp

3. Cardamom pods - 2

4. Cinnamon stick - 1" piece

5. Cloves - 3

6. Kashmiri chili powder - 2 tbsp( see notes)

7. Coriander powder - 1 tbsp

8. Turmeric powder - 3/4 tsp

Method: Heat oil in a pan add coconut slices and 1 pinch turmeric powder. Fry until it turns golden. Drain and keep aside. To prepare coconut masala paste, dry roast grated coconut, fennel seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon, and cloves until it turns dark brown. Stir continuously over medium low flame. Reduce the flame to low and add Kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook for about a minute stirring continuously until the raw smell goes. Transfer this to a plate and allow it to cool completely. Place this coconut mixture in the bowl of a food processor using very little water and process for 1 or 2 minutes or until it forms a fine paste. Keep aside. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Add onions and sauté until it turns golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for few minutes until the raw smell goes. Now add green chilies, curry leaves, and duck. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring well in between. Add the prepared coconut masala paste and mix well. Add water as required, vinegar, and salt to taste. Cover and cook until duck turns soft and is done. Add fried coconut slices, black pepper powder, and garam masala powder. Mix well and switch off the stove. Serve with rice or appam.

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