GUYANESE DUCK CURRY & DHAL PURI | BIRTHDAY DINNER AND CAKE

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

duck

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is a leaner and more affordable protein option.

Wash and prepare a portion of the duck for cooking.

Toast and grind a mix of whole spices including star anise, clove, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, and black cardamom.

Blend fresh herbs including thyme, green onion, hot pepper, oregano, garlic, and cilantro with one onion and shallots to create a green seasoning.

Season the duck with green seasoning and salt.

Cook the blended green seasoning with water to create a curry paste.

Add the seasoned duck to the pot and mix with the spices.

Cook the duck in a pressure cooker until the natural water is gone, then add more water to ensure it cooks tenderly.

Prepare potato curry separately to avoid flavor interference with the duck.

Check the duck while cooking and add water as needed to prevent sticking.

Prepare the dough for dhal puri by mixing roasted ground dhal with turmeric, green onions, garlic, and pepper.

Knead all-purpose flour with baking powder and warm water to form a soft dough.

Roll out small dough balls and fill them with the prepared dhal mixture, sealing them well.

Roll out the filled dough balls and cook them on the stove with ghee and coconut oil for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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