Kombdi Rassa

Kombdi Rassa

Kombdi Rassa

A spicy chicken curry that is a staple in Nagpuri cuisine, known for its rich and fiery gravy made with a blend of local spices.

Cuisines

Nagpuri

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Total: 65 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Chicken 500 grams Chicken , cut into pieces
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Bay Leaf 2 Bay Leaf
Clove 2 Clove
cinnamon stick 1 Cinnamon stick
Onion 2 cups Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic paste
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 tablespoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 2 tablespoons Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
Tomato 1 cup Tomato , pureed
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté until aromatic.
  2. 2 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  3. 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  4. 4 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for a minute.
  5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  6. 6 Pour in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
  7. 7 Add coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  8. 8 Lower the heat and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy thickens.
  9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, use freshly grated coconut instead of coconut milk.