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Cuttack Lemon Duck Kootu
🇮🇳 Indian

Cuttack Lemon Duck Kootu

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Cuttack cooking — Cuttack Lemon Duck Kootu brings a lemon touch with a classic kootu finish. About 65 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 50 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Lemon1
  • Duck600 g, jointed
  • Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

  7. 7

    Adjust seasoning and serve.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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