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