Gushtaba (Kashmiri Dish)

Gushtaba is one of the world famous dish from Kashmir. It is cooked on Royal ceremonies, weddings, celebrations and festivals.

Ingredients:

• Boneless Mutton/Lamb    1kg
• Yoghurt   1/2 kg
• Oil 1 Cup
• Fresh Cream 1 cup
• Ginger paste 2 teaspoon
• Onion chopped 1
• Fresh Mint leaves  finely chopped 1/4 cup
• Fresh Coriander leaves  for Garnish
• Salt to taste
• Fennel  powder  2 teaspoon
• Green Cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon
• Black Cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper powder 1 teaspoon 
• Garam Masala 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon powder 1/2 teaspoon
• Kashmiri Red Chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder 1 teaspoon

Procedure:

• Grind together all spices (if powder are not available).

• Take boneless Mutton in a pan , add 1/2 quantity of spices powder,  1/2  ginger paste, all mint and mix well then run in an electric chopper to a fine texture.

• Make large size meat ball and keep aside ( 10 balls from 1 kg mutton).

• Now in a pan saute onion in oil, remove and grind and then add back to oil.

• Now add remaining ginger and spices,  fry for 2 minutes then add yoghurt and fry for 5 more minutes.

• Now carefully introduce meat ball into gravy and cook on low flame till mutton balls are tender (20-30 minutes).

• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and simmer for 2 minutes.

• Delicious Kasmiri Gughtaba is ready.

• Serve with Naan/Roti.