Authentic Assamese Duck Meat Curry with Warm Sticky Rice
Experience the bold and rustic flavors of Assam with this aromatic duck curry infused with indigenous herbs and warm spices. Perfectly paired with traditional sticky rice, it offers a deeply comforting and authentic culinary journey.
90min
Total Time
4
Servings
Assamese
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until smoking point, then lower the heat.
2
Add cumin seeds and dried red chilies, letting them splutter in the oil.
3
Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown and caramelized.
4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw aroma disappears.
5
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt, mixing well with a splash of water to prevent burning.
6
Add the duck pieces and sear them well on medium heat until browned on all sides.
7
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and blend into the masala.
8
Cover the pan and simmer on low heat, allowing the duck to cook in its own juices until tender, adding warm water as needed.
9
Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before turning off the heat.
10
Serve hot alongside freshly prepared sticky rice.
Ingredients
1 kg duck meat, cut into bone-in pieces
2 large onions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 dried red chilies
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
3 tablespoons mustard oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
4 cups cooked sticky rice
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.