Tambda Rassa

Tambda Rassa

Tambda Rassa

A spicy red curry from the Kolhapur region, made with a blend of fiery spices and coconut milk, traditionally served with rice or bhakri.

Cuisines

Maharashtrian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams mutton, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
2 green cardamoms
1 cinnamon stick
1 black cardamom
1 cup water
salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add bay leaf, cloves, green cardamoms, black cardamom, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
  3. 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
  6. 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7 Add the mutton pieces and sauté until they are well coated with the spices.
  8. 8 Pour in 1 cup of water and mix well.
  9. 9 Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the mutton is tender.
  10. 10 Once the pressure releases, open the lid and sprinkle garam masala over the curry.
  11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a little coconut milk towards the end of cooking.