Pasanda
Pasanda curry | |
| Alternative names | Parche |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Mughal Empire |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Associated cuisine | India, Bangladesh, Pakistan |
| Main ingredients | Meat (lamb, goat, beef) |
| Variations | Poultry or seafood |
Pasanda (Urdu: پسندہ, Hindi: पसन्दा), also called Parche (Urdu: پارچے, Hindi: पारचे), is a popular dish from the Indian subcontinent, notably North India, Rampur, Hyderabadi and Pakistani, derived from a meal served in the court of the Mughal emperors. The word is a variation on the Hindi-Urdu word "pasande" meaning "favourite", which refers to the prime cuts of meat traditionally used in the dish. The word "Pasande" is borrowed from the Persian verb پسندیدن (Pasandidan). The dish may also be prepared with Paneer cheese.