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Hasher Mangsho (Duck Curry)

Name: Hasher Mangsho (Duck Curry)
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 kg Duck meat, cut into curry pieces; 3 pc Onion, sliced; 2 tbsp Ginger, made into a paste; 1.5 tbsp Garlic, made into a paste; 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder; 1 tsp Turmeric; 1 tbsp Coriander powder; 5 pc Cardamom; 2 pc Cinnamon; 3 pc Bay leaf; 5 tbsp Cooking oil; to taste Salt

80 min Medium 5 servings

Serves 5 · Total 80 min · Prep 20 min · Cook 60 min

Updated on 5 November 2026

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Duck pieces cooked in a dark, richly spiced gravy with extra ginger and bay leaf to cut the strong flavour of the meat, traditionally paired with chitoi pitha or plain rice. A winter favourite, especially in rural Bangladesh where ducks are kept at home.

Quick answer: 80 min in total · serves 5 · main ingredients: Duck meat, Onion, Ginger, Garlic · amounts in metric and US

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Ingredients

Metric US

1 kg 2.2 lb Duck meat, cut into curry pieces
3 pc 3 pc Onion, sliced
2 tbsp 2 tbsp Ginger, made into a paste
1.5 tbsp 1.5 tbsp Garlic, made into a paste
1.5 tsp 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder
1 tsp 1 tsp Turmeric
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Coriander powder
5 pc 5 pc Cardamom
2 pc 2 pc Cinnamon
3 pc 3 pc Bay leaf
5 tbsp 5 tbsp Cooking oil
to taste to taste Salt

Steps

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Rub the duck pieces with a little turmeric and salt; set aside for 15 minutes.
⏱ Resting · 15 min
Heat the oil and fry the sliced onion with bay leaf, cinnamon and cardamom until deep golden.
⏱ Frying the onions · 8 min
Add the ginger-garlic paste, chilli and coriander powder; fry for a minute with a splash of water.
⏱ Frying the paste · 1 min
Add the duck pieces and cook uncovered on medium-high heat, stirring often, until well browned.
⏱ Browning the duck · 10 min
Add hot water to cover; cover the pot and simmer on low heat for a long time until the duck is fully tender.
⏱ Slow-cooking the duck · 50 min
Uncover and reduce on high heat until the gravy is thick and clings to the meat.
⏱ Reducing the gravy · 5 min

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Hasher Mangsho (Duck Curry) take?

80 minutes in total: about 20 minutes of prep and 60 minutes of cooking.

Is Hasher Mangsho (Duck Curry) hard to make?

Degchi rates it medium. The method has 6 steps, and 6 of them have a timer you can start on this page.

How many people does Hasher Mangsho (Duck Curry) serve?

This recipe serves 5. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.

Is Hasher Mangsho (Duck Curry) halal, vegetarian or eggless?

It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.

What will I probably need to buy for Hasher Mangsho (Duck Curry)?

Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: red chilli powder, turmeric, cooking oil, salt. Spice-box items: coriander powder, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: duck meat, onion, ginger, garlic.

Any tips for making Hasher Mangsho (Duck Curry)?

Duck takes longer to tenderize than chicken — do not rush the slow simmer, and a pressure cooker helps if short on time.