Pasanda

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Pasanda is a mild curry dish with several variations, the most popular one consisting of yogurt-marinated lamb, vegetables such as onions and tomatoes, and spices such as coriander, ginger, and turmeric. The word pasanda means favorite in Hindi, referring to the high-quality cut of lamb used in the dish. However, pasanda might also be prepared with goat or chicken. Originally, the dish was first prepared and served in the Imperial court of Shahjahan, in the days of the Moghul Empire. As time went by, the descendants of royal cooks started serving the dish in Chandani Chowk, the famous shopping district in Old Delhi, and the dish gained much more popularity. Today, pasanda ranks as one of the best curries in the country.