Kashmiri Recipes
RECIPE NO. 203
'Rista'
It is a delicious Dish, and usually
a couple of 'Rista', along with a ladleful of its Gravy, are served per 'Traem',
for 4 guests. It is also a good Dish for Domestic Meals.
| 1. Minced Spiced Meat of Sheep or Goat |
1 kg |
| 2. Mustard Oil |
1/2 cup |
| 3. Aniseed Powder |
1/2 tsp |
| 4. Ginger Powder |
1/2 tsp |
| 5. Cumin Seeds |
1/2 tsp |
| 6. Garlic |
5 cloves |
| 7. Cloves |
2 nos |
| 8. Turmeric |
1/2 tsp |
| 9. Red Chili Powder |
1/2 tsp |
| 10. Red Decoction of Cockscomb Flowers
(K-'Moaval') |
1/2 cup |
| 11. 'Garam Masala' |
1/2 tsp |
| 12. Black Cardamom and Cinnamon Powder |
1/2 tsp |
| 13. Onion and Shallot Seasoning |
2 tbsps |
| 14. Salt |
1 tsp. or to taste |
| 15. Saffron |
a pinch (optional) |
1. For preparation of the Minced Meat for 'Rista',
see RECIPE NO. 190. Sometimes a table-spoon of
Clarified Butter (H-'Shuddh Ghi'), is added to the Mince,
while pounding, to enhance its taste and flavour.
2. To prepare the Onion and Shallot Seasoning,
see RECIPE NO. 191).
3. Boil Cockscomb Flower in a cup of water, and
strain to prepare the Red Decocation.
4. Make somewhat flattened Balls, of about
1" diameter, out of the prepared Spiced Minced Meat, first by
pressing the required quantity in the right hand palm, and then by rolling
it between both palms. Greasing and moistening the palm with a little oil
and water, facilitates this work.
5. Peel and chop timely the Garlic Cloves.
1. Heat the oil in a tinned copper or steel
'Patila',
of about 3 litres capacity. When foam disappears, add chopped Garlic and
the Cumin Seeds. Stir till Garlic turns light brown. Add a ladleful of
water along with Red Chili Powder and Turmeric. Stir again, and add a litre
of water, along with Aniseed and Ginger Powders, Red Cockscomb Decoction,
Onion and Shallot Seasoning, and Salt to taste.
2. Now add the Minced Meat balls gently one by
one. After boiling, on medium heat, for half an hour or more, till the
Meat Balls cook well and the Gravy thickens, add Cardamom and Cinnamon
Powder, 'Garam Masala' and Saffron. Let simmer on low heat for another 5
minutes. 'Rista' is ready. Serve hot, along with Gravy.
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