Maharashtra

Chicken Rassa

Chicken Rassa is a Maharashtra Indian lunch dish made with chicken, onions, dry coconut, kanda lasun masala and other everyday ingredients. The full ingredient list and method are below.

Total time (approx.)
40 min
Calories (estimate)
~600 kcal
Course
Lunch
Cuisine
Maharashtra (Indian)

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Chicken Rassa — Maharashtra Indian lunch dish served ready to eat

Ingredients

Quantities below are a guide for a typical household portion — scale them to the number of people you are cooking for and season to taste.

  • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry coconut, grated and roasted
  • 2 tbsp Kanda Lasun Masala
  • 1 tsp goda masala
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • 2 cups water

Method

  1. 1Grind roasted coconut, 1 onion, ginger-garlic to a smooth paste with a little water.
  2. 2Heat oil in a pan, add remaining chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3Add the ground paste and Kanda Lasun Masala, goda masala. Fry until oil separates.
  4. 4Add chicken pieces and salt. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until chicken changes color.
  5. 5Add 2 cups hot water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until chicken is tender.
  6. 6Adjust seasoning and consistency. Garnish with fresh coriander.
  7. 7Serve hot with bhakri or rice.

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