Pandhra Rassa

Pandhra Rassa

Pandhra Rassa

A flavorful white curry from Kolhapur, made with a creamy base of coconut milk and spices, offering a milder alternative to the fiery tambda rassa.

Cuisines

Maharashtrian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

250 grams chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup fresh coconut milk
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons oil
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Dry roast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, poppy seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamoms until aromatic. Allow them to cool.
  2. 2 Grind the roasted spices into a fine powder.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and add the bay leaf and chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
  4. 4 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and sauté until they are lightly browned.
  6. 6 Add the ground spice powder and mix well with the chicken.
  7. 7 Pour in the coconut milk and add salt to taste. Stir well.
  8. 8 Cover and cook on a low flame for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of cashew paste along with the coconut milk.