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Tambda Rassa

↳ from Kolhapur, India

A fiery red Kolhapuri mutton broth served beside a white one (pandhra rassa).

History

Kolhapur's chilli-rich cooking is known across Maharashtra.

Ingredients

Mutton broth
Kashmiri chilli
Dry coconut
Garlic
Kolhapuri masala

How it's made

Roast spices and coconut
Grind to a paste
Simmer with mutton stock
Serve with bhakri or rice

how to eat it

Serve & eat

Served with a white rassa.

Ratings & notes

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