Duck Piralan

Duck Piralan

Ingredients

Duck: 1kg, cut into small pieces

Onion: 3 large, chopped

Garlic: 5-6 cloves, chopped

Ginger: 1”piece finely chopped

Green chilli: 3

Curry leaves: 3 sprigs

Tomato: 2 medium, chopped

Chilli powder: 1tsp

Coriander powder: 2tbsp

Garam masala: 1 tbsp.

Pepper powder: 2tbsp

Vinegar: 1 tsp.

Turmeric powder: 1/2tsp

Salt: as required

Coconut oil: 3-4 tbsp.

Method

• Cook the duck in a pressure cooker, with salt and turmeric powder until the cooker gives off 1 whistle.
• Transfer duck to another vessel and in the same pressure cooker heat 3-4 tbsp. of oil and sauté onions until lightly browned. At this stage add chopped ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves.
• Continue sauting until the raw smell of the ginger and garlic goes and the onion turns dark brown.
• Reduce flame; add chilli powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, garam masala and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
• Add chopped tomatoes, vinegar and continue sautéing until the tomatoes are mashed.
• Now add the cooked duck, seal the cooker and cook for 2-3 whistles (cooking time varies depending on the type of duck- tender duck gets cooked by 1 or 2 whistles).
• Open the cooker and boil until the gravy attains a thick consistency.

*To make the dish spicier, you can increase the amount of pepper powder.