Thaaravu Istu (Duck Istu)

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 kg Duck skinned, cut, rubbed with salt and — drained
• 50 g Shallots (Kunjulli)
• 2 sprig Curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
• 5 nos Green chillies — slit
• 2 nos Onion chopped, large
• 6 nos Garlic pods — finely chopped
• 2" piece Ginger — finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Coriander powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp Garam masala powder
• 3 tbsp Oil
• 1 tbsp White vinegar
• 2 nos *Coconuts

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Pour oil into a vessel.

2. Step 2

   Add 5 chopped shallots, mustard seeds, curry leaves and stir, till the shallots turn red and the mustards pop.

3. Step 3

   Add the green chillies, onions, ginger and garlic.

4. Step 4

   Add salt and fry well.

5. Step 5

   Add the duck pieces.

6. Step 6

   Add the second coconut milk. give it a good stir and let it cook.

7. Step 7

   Dry roast lightly the garam masala powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder and add to the pot.

8. Step 8

   Give it a good stir and add the third coconut milk.

9. Step 9

   Once the duck is cooked, reduce the heat and add the first coconut milk. give it a good stir.

10. Step 10

    Add the vinegar and give it a good stir.

11. Step 11

    Garnish with a sprig of curry leaves.

12. Step 12

    Keep the dish closed and warm until serving.

13. Step 13

    *Fresh coconut milk extracted from 2 coconuts. There are three kinds of coconut milk v the first, the second and the third. To get the first milk, grind the grated coconut with 1 cup of warm water and strain to get the thick first milk. Set aside. Then add 2 cups water to the coconut residue, grind and strain, to get weaker milk. This is the second coconut milk. Keep that aside. Then add 1 cup water to the dry coconut residue and strain again to get the third coconut milk, which is the thinnest milk.