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Title: Tandoori Duck & Lentils
Categories: Indian Poultry
Yield: 4 Servings
| Stephen Ceideburg | ||
| 4 | lb | To 5 lb. duck, washed and dried |
| 1 | c | Low-fat yogurt |
| 3 | Cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1 | tb | Minced, peeled ginger root |
| 1 | tb | Ground cumin |
| 1 | tb | Paprika |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | ts | Ground cardamom |
| 1/4 | ts | Cayenne pepper |
| 2 | ts | Vegetable oil |
| 1 | md | Onion, chopped |
| 1 | c | Red lentils |
| 1/2 | ts | Turmeric |
| 1/4 | ts | Freshly ground black pepper |
The yogurt marinade in this dish locks in moisture and lends a complementary spicy flavor. The duck is skinned before cooking to reduce fat.
With a sharp knife or poultry shears, remove backbone and wing tips from duck and cut the duck into 4 serving pieces. Cut away the skin and fat. In a shallow, non aluminum dish, mix together yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, 1 tsp. salt, cardamom and cayenne pepper.
Add the duck pieces, turning to coat well and marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
About 1/2 hour before serving, in a medium-sized saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until translucent and lightly browned. Rinse lentils well and add them to the saucepan with turmeric, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, black pepper and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or just until lentils are tender. Cover and set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare a charcoal grill or preheat the broiler. Remove the duck from the marinade (reserve marinade) and grill on a lightly oiled rack or broil on a rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet. Grill or broil for 5 to 7 minutes on one side, or until browned. Turn, baste once with reserved marinade and discard marinade. Cook 8 to 10 minutes longer, or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork. just before serving, briefly reheat the lentils and serve with the duck.
451 CALORIES PER SERVING: 44 G PROTEIN, 15 G FAT, 35 G CARBOHYDRATE; 323 MG SODIUM; 105 MG CHOLESTEROL.
From "Eating Well", Jan/Feb, 1992.
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