Pasanda

Pasanda (pasande)
Pasanda curry
Alternative namesParche
CourseMain course
Place of originMughal Empire
Region or stateIndian subcontinent
Associated cuisineIndia, Bangladesh, Pakistan
Main ingredientsMeat (lamb, goat, beef)
VariationsPoultry or seafood

Pasanda (Urdu: پسندہ, Hindi: पसन्दा), also called parche (Urdu: پارچے, Hindi: पारचे), is a popular curry from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from a style of food served in the court of the Mughal emperors. In a pasanda, the meat is marinated in yoghurt and spices. After cooking, cream is added to the sauce. It has become a standard type of curry served in British Indian restaurants.