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Duck Rose-Scented Shami
🇮🇳 Indian

Duck Rose-Scented Shami

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kalimpong cooking — Duck Rose-Scented Shami brings a rose-scented touch with a classic shami finish. About 60 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 50 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Duck600 g, jointed

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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