How long does Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry) take?

1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry) spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry)?

500 grams Mutton, 10 grams Dry Red Chilli, 3 grams Black Peppercorns, 1 grams Cloves, 2 grams Cinnamon, 1 grams Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry)?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry)?

About 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry)

Name: Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: 500 grams Mutton; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 750 ml Water, For Cooking; 10 grams Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 3 grams Black Peppercorns; 1 grams Cloves; 2 grams Cinnamon; 1 grams Star Anise; 1 tsp White Sesame Seeds; 1 tsp Poppy Seeds; 25 grams Dry Coconut, Grated; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 18 grams Garlic; 100 ml Water, For Grinding; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 250 ml Water, For Adjusting Consistency; ½ tsp Salt; 6 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

70 min
hot
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 50 min

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Also known as tambda rassa, kolhapuri tambda rassa, mutton rassa, laal rassa · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Tambda rassa is a thin red Kolhapuri mutton curry of roasted dry red chillies, whole spices, dry coconut and onion. Spicy, serves 4, about 1 hour 10 minutes.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

24 items

4 people

Mutton500 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Water, For Cooking750 ml
Dry Red Chilli10 grams
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Black Peppercorns3 grams
Cloves1 grams
Cinnamon2 grams
Star Anise1 grams
White Sesame Seeds1 tsp
Poppy Seeds1 tsp
Dry Coconut, Grated25 grams
Oil4 tbsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Garlic18 grams
Water, For Grinding100 ml
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Water, For Adjusting Consistency250 ml
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped6 grams

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	424kcal	1696kcal
Protein	28g	111g
Carbohydrate	14g	56g
Fat	30g	119g
Fibre	4.7g	19g
Sugar	3g	12g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
Wash the mutton. Add it to a pressure cooker with ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt and 750 ml water. Pressure cook on medium heat for 5 whistles, about 20 minutes. Let the pressure drop. Keep the mutton and its stock.
MuttonGinger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderSaltWater
2
Dry roast the dry red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon and star anise in a pan on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until they smell good. Add the sesame seeds, poppy seeds and dry coconut and roast for 2 minutes more until the coconut turns golden. Let it cool.
Dry Red ChilliCoriander SeedsCuminFennel SeedsBlack PeppercornsClovesCinnamonStar AniseWhite Sesame SeedsPoppy SeedsDry Coconut
3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in the same pan. Fry the sliced onion and garlic on medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until deep brown.
OilOnionGarlic
4
Grind the roasted spices, the fried onion and garlic and 100 ml water in a mixie to a fine red paste.
Water
5
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a kadai on medium heat. Fry the chopped onion for 4 to 5 minutes until golden. Add red chilli powder and the ground paste. Fry on low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring, until the oil separates.
OilOnionRed Chilli Powder
6
Add the cooked mutton and fry for 3 minutes. Pour in all the mutton stock and 250 ml water. Add the remaining salt. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until the gravy is thin, red and oily on top. Add coriander leaves. Serve hot with bhakri or rice.
WaterSaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry) take?: 1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry) vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry) spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry)?: 500 grams Mutton, 10 grams Dry Red Chilli, 3 grams Black Peppercorns, 1 grams Cloves, 2 grams Cinnamon, 1 grams Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry)?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Tambda Rassa (Kolhapuri Red Mutton Curry)?: About 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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