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Kashmiri Gustaba

kashmiri gustaba

Ingredients

  • - 750 gm: Lamb, lean (or mutton)
  • - 250 gm: Lamb fat
  • - 1 C: Milk
  • - 1/2 C: Yoghurt
  • - 1/2 C: Khoya
  • - 2 tbs: Ghee
  • - 2 tsp: Cayenne
  • - 2 tsp: Fennel seed
  • - 2 tsp: Kashmiri garam masala
  • - 2 tsp: Pepper (black)
  • - 1 tsp: Ginger powder
  • - 1 tsp: Coriander powder
  • - 1 tsp: Sugar
  • - 4 : Cardamoms

Method

  • - Chop the meat, fat, cayenne, fennel, ginger, coriander and 1 tsp. garam masala in a food processor. Keep chopping, adding a little yogurt and ghee, until the meat is a smooth paste.
  • - Form into balls 1.5-2 inches in diameter.
  • - Heat remaining ghee in a pan. Add sugar, khoya, yogurt, garam masala, and salt to taste. Pour in the milk, add the koftas, and simmer until the liquid evaporates and the koftas are very tender.