Tamda Rassa

Indian Cuisine
Kolhapur, the land of wrestlers and rich history, is also home to one of Maharashtra’s most iconic mutton curries - Tamda Rassa. This dish is known for its bold red colour, which comes from the fiery Kolhapuri masala. If you love heat, this one's for you!
PREP TIME
15 minutes
TOTAL TIME
1 hour 20 minutes
SERVES
4 Portions
Ingredients
1.
Mutton-500 g
2.
Onion (sliced) - 2 large
3.
Tomato (chopped) - 2 medium
4.
Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
5.
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
6.
Turmeric1⁄2 tsp
7.
Garam masala-1 tsp
8.
Goda masala-1tbsp • Oil-2 tbsp
9.
Fresh coriander - for garnish
Direction
Step 1
Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
Step 2
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and red chilli powder. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the chopped tomatoes, garam masala, and goda masala. Cook on medium heat until the oil starts to separate from the masala. This ensures deep, rich flavours.
Step 4
Add the mutton pieces and mix well to coat them with the masala. Sauté for 5-7 minutes to enhance the flavours.
Step 5
Pour in enough water to achieve the desired consistency. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 40 minutes or until the mutton is tender. Stir occasionally.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with bhakri (jowar roti) or steamed rice.

Tamda Rassa

Indian Cuisine
Kolhapur, the land of wrestlers and rich history, is also home to one of Maharashtra’s most iconic mutton curries - Tamda Rassa. This dish is known for its bold red colour, which comes from the fiery Kolhapuri masala. If you love heat, this one's for you!
PREP TIME
15 minutes
TOTAL TIME
1 hour 20 minutes
SERVES
4 Portions
Ingredients
1.
Mutton-500 g
2.
Onion (sliced) - 2 large
3.
Tomato (chopped) - 2 medium
4.
Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
5.
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
6.
Turmeric1⁄2 tsp
7.
Garam masala-1 tsp
8.
Goda masala-1tbsp • Oil-2 tbsp
9.
Fresh coriander - for garnish
Direction
Step 1
Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
Step 2
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and red chilli powder. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the chopped tomatoes, garam masala, and goda masala. Cook on medium heat until the oil starts to separate from the masala. This ensures deep, rich flavours.
Step 4
Add the mutton pieces and mix well to coat them with the masala. Sauté for 5-7 minutes to enhance the flavours.
Step 5
Pour in enough water to achieve the desired consistency. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 40 minutes or until the mutton is tender. Stir occasionally.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with bhakri (jowar roti) or steamed rice.

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