Instructions

How to make Rista

Step 1
Mash the mince with a hammer or in a mixer and shape into balls. Boil in a pan with water enough to cover all the mince balls.

Step 2
Cook for 10 mins till the mince balls rise to the surface of the water. Add turmeric, chili paste, cloves, cinnamon, black and green cardamom, fried shallot paste and saffron water.

Step 3
Cook for 4-5 minutes till gravy thickens. Add salt to taste.

Step 4
Heat ghee in a separate pan, add to the mince gravy and close with a tight lid for 2 minutes. Garnish with anise seed and serve hot.