Rista Recipe - How to Make a Rista ?

HOW TO MAKE KASHMIRI RISTA AT HOME 

Rista is a traditional Kashmiri dish made with meatballs cooked in a spicy red gravy. The meatballs are usually made with finely ground lamb or mutton that is kneaded with a special spice mix called "gushtaba masala" and then shaped into small round balls. The gravy is made with a variety of spices including dried red chillies, ginger, garlic, and yogurt, which gives it a rich and tangy flavor. Rista is typically served with steamed rice and is a popular dish during special occasions and festivals in Kashmir. It is also a popular street food in the region and can be found in many restaurants and food stalls.

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How to make a rista?

Kashmiri Rista is a popular meatball dish from the Kashmiri cuisine. Here's a recipe to make it at home:

INGREDIENTS:

• 500g minced mutton or lamb

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon red chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder

• 1/2 teaspoon fennel powder

• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter

• 2 cups water

FOR The GRAVY:

• 2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter

• 2 cups chopped onions

• 1 tablespoon ginger paste

• 1 tablespoon garlic paste

• 1 teaspoon cumin powder

• 1 teaspoon coriander powder

• 1/2 teaspoon fennel powder

• 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger powder

• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 2 cups water

• Salt, to taste

• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder

• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

INSTRUCTIONS:

• In a large bowl, mix together minced meat, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, fennel powder, ginger powder, and garlic powder.

• Add gram flour and milk to the mixture and knead it well to form a smooth dough.

• Divide the mixture into small balls and shape them into round meatballs.

• Heat ghee in a large pan and fry the meatballs in it until they turn golden brown. Remove them from the pan and keep them aside.

• In the same pan, add more ghee and sauté onions until they turn translucent.

• Add ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, fennel powder, dry ginger powder, red chili powder, and turmeric powder. Sauté for a minute.

• Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Mix well and let it come to a boil.

• Once the gravy starts boiling, add the meatballs to it and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.

• Add Chopped cilantro leaves to the gravy and stir it well.

Serve hot

Enjoy your homemade Kashmiri Rista!