Tambada Rassa
A fiery red curry from Vidarbha, Tambada Rassa is made with a blend of spices and is typically served with rice or bhakri.
Cuisines
Vidarbha
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | mutton, bone-in |
| 2 tablespoons | oil |
| 2 cups | water |
| 1 cup | onions, finely chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 2 tablespoons | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 1 teaspoon | black pepper powder |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander, chopped |
| — | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
- 2 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 3 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- 4 Add the mutton pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 6 Pour in 2 cups of water and stir to combine.
- 7 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles or until the mutton is tender.
- 8 Once the pressure releases, open the lid and add garam masala and black pepper powder.
- 9 Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to thicken the gravy.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a few whole spices like bay leaf, cinnamon, and cloves while sautéing the onions.