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 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 Grind the roasted spices into a fine powder.
- 3 Heat oil in a pan and add the bay leaf and chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
- 4 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
- 5 Add the chicken pieces and sauté until they are lightly browned.
- 6 Add the ground spice powder and mix well with the chicken.
- 7 Pour in the coconut milk and add salt to taste. Stir well.
- 8 Cover and cook on a low flame for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 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.