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Murghal Shredded Duck with Nut Massala

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course dinner

Ingredients
  

Nut massala

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Cardamom seeds
  • 3 tsp Poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2,5 cm Fresh ginger root peeled and grated
  • 60 g Blanched almonds or unsalted cashew nuts
  • 75 ml Boiling water

Murghal Shredded Duck

  • 500 g Boneless duck breasts skinned
  • 60 ml Vegetable oil
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 quantity Nut Masala made with 125g cashew nuts
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 60 g Desiccated Coconut
  • 90 g Sultanas could be a bit more
  • 155 ml Natural Yogurt
  • 6 tbsp Double cream
  • 60 g Unsalted cashews
  • 1 green Chili seeded and chopped

Instructions
 

Nut Masala

  • Heat oil in a heavy-based frying pan, add spices and fry over medium heat (5-10 min) until golden brown, while constantly stirring
  • Add garlic and ginger and cook 2 more minutes, then leave to cool
  • Put spice mixture in a blender or food processor fitted with metal blade
  • Add almonds or cashew nuts and water and grind to a smooth paste
  • Cover tightly and keep in a cool place for up to a week

Murghal Shredded Duck

  • Wash duck breasts and pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper
  • Slice duck into 0,5 cm thick strips
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large frying pan, add duck and cook over a high heat for about 5 minutes, until browned all over
  • Remove duck from pan and set aside
  • Add onion to pan and cook while stirring for about 5 minutes or until soft
  • Stir in the cashew nut masala and turmeric and fry for 2 minutes
  • Stir in the coconut, sultanas, yogurt, cream and duck
  • Cover and cook over a low heat for 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring, until duck is tender
  • Just before serving, heat remaining oil in a small pan, add cashew nuts and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden
  • Add chili and fry for 1 minute more
  • Transfer duck to a warm serving dish, spoon over casher nut and chili mixture
  • Serve hot