Mutton Rassa Recipe
Overview
Mutton Rassa is a spicy and delightful Malvani dish traditionally enjoyed with naan, rotis, chapatis, or vadas. This recipe brings together the rich flavors of Indian spices with tender mutton, creating a dish that’s perfect for spice lovers and fans of authentic regional cuisine.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Serves: 4
- Calories per serving: 639.3 kcal
Ingredients
- 500 grams mutton, cut into pieces
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 onions, sliced
- 8 cloves
- 8 peppercorns
- 6 red chilies
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon anise seeds
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for cooking
Instructions
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Marinate the Mutton:
- In a bowl, marinate the mutton pieces with salt, turmeric powder, and ginger-garlic paste. Let it sit for 1 hour.
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Prepare the Masala Paste:
- Heat a little oil in a pan and roast cloves, peppercorns, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, aniseeds, and red chilies until they turn aromatic and slightly browned.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add grated coconut and chopped tomatoes. Stir well and cook until tomatoes are soft.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then grind it into a smooth paste using a blender or food processor.
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Cook the Mutton:
- In a pressure cooker, heat the remaining oil.
- Add the marinated mutton pieces and cubed potatoes. Stir-fry until they are lightly browned.
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Add the Masala Paste:
- Pour in the ground masala paste and mix well with the mutton and potatoes.
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Pressure Cook:
- Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency. Close the pressure cooker with its lid and cook the mutton for 1 whistle.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 7 minutes or until the mutton is tender and cooked through.
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Serve:
- Once the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker carefully.
- Garnish the Mutton Rassa with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with naan, rotis, chapatis, or vadas.
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Enjoy!
- This spicy and flavorful Mutton Rassa is ready to be enjoyed as a hearty meal.
Tips for Serving
- Mutton Rassa pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or traditional Indian breads like naan or chapatis.
- Adjust the spice level according to your preference by varying the amount of red chilies used in the masala paste.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 639.3 kcal
- Fat: 30.6g
- Saturated Fat: 10.4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sodium: 117.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 53.5g
- Fiber: 8.1g
- Sugars: 10.2g
- Protein: 39.2g
Explore the Flavors of Malvani Cuisine
Mutton Rassa encapsulates the bold flavors and aromatic spices characteristic of Malvani cuisine, offering a delightful culinary journey with every bite. Whether you’re hosting a special dinner or simply craving a spicy treat, this recipe promises to satisfy your taste buds with its rich and vibrant flavors. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a taste of authentic Indian cuisine with this mouthwatering Mutton Rassa recipe from Love With Recipes!