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Mutton Kolhapuri - Tambda Rassa

3.77 from 30 votes

Ingredients
  

Kohlapuri masala

  • 1/2 cup fresh Coconut
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp Khus Khus or white Poppy seeds
  • 2 Star Anise
  • 2 Black Cardamom
  • 5 Green Cardamoms
  • 2 inches Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tbsp black Mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp Triphal or Teppal 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsps Sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp Fennel seeds
  • 2 tbsps Coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 tsp Peppercorns
  • 1 Javitri outer covering of Mace
  • 1 tsp Dagad phool Black Stone flower
  • 10 Cloves
  • 25 gms regular Begde Chillies
  • 25 gms Kashmiri or Shankeshwari Chillies
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp asafoetida or Hing

Mutton Kohlapuri

  • 1 cup Coconut
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 1 tbsp Coriander
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon and grind
  • 4 tbsps Oil
  • 1 cup diced Onion
  • 4 tbsps of the prepared Kolhapuri Masala
  • 2 tbsps red Kashmiri Chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • Add in all the Mutton
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1/4 cup chopped Coriander

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the Kolhapuri masala, roast the coconut, followed by the onion and remove
  • Add in all the spices, roast and remove
  • Add in the chillies, roast and remove
  • Grind together using water as required
  • Store this masala in the fridge or freezer if making ahead
  • Roast the coconut, followed by the onion and grind to a paste adding as much water as needed
  • Grind the ginger, garlic and coriander together with the lemon juice
  • In a pressure cooker, heat the oil and saute the diced onion
  • Add the ginger, garlic and coriander paste
  • Followed by 4 tbsps of the Kolhapuri masala
  • Add the chilli powder and turmeric
  • Add in all the mutton or lamb, add the salt and mix
  • Pour the water over the meat, close the lid and set the timer for 20 mins (or 4 whistles)
  • After the cook time is ready, open the lid and continue to boil the liquid till some of it evaporates
  • Add the coriander and serve