New Delhi: There is a demand for some dishes according to the season, yes the winter season has arrived. There is a lot of snowfall in Kashmir, which is called the paradise of the world, in such a situation, the demand for Kashmiri meat ie ‘Harisa’, the famous dish of Kashmir, has increased a lot in the valley. Let us tell you that ‘Harisa’ is a traditional dish of Kashmir, which is known to keep the body warm in the chilling winters and the demand for skis increases significantly in winter.
This is how ‘Harisa meat’ is prepared
Let us tell you that this famous dish of Kashmir is made with a mixture of Kashmiri saffron, aromatic spices, rice, meat and salt. Also, being loaded with calories and protein content, harissa is easily digested. Actually it is made in a large earthen pot which is locally known as kept mat. It is kept warm by burning wood throughout the night and eaten fresh. Eating it in winter is very beneficial for the body.
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work hard to make harissa
Actually the name of the person who made this dish is Isaac Ahmed and his family has been making and selling this dish for 80 years. Talking about the harissa, he said, “It takes around 17 to 18 hours to make a really good harissa. First, you have to make rice and mix it with spices. After this, meat is put in it again. We get up at 4 in the morning and take out the bones. Along with this we also have to run the shop. It takes a lot of hard work and a lot of time too.” Then Harissa Mitt is ready.
Srinagar, J&K | As the 40-day winter period ‘Chillai Kalan’ continues in the valley, demand for Kashmiri meat, ‘Harisa’ increased among people
“I have been eating it for the last 7-8 years. It is good for health and everyone here eats it in winters,” said a customer pic.twitter.com/CngUAcIntb
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2022
Harissa is beneficial for the body
Let us tell you that Harissa is not only a favorite among Kashmiris but also for tourists visiting Kashmir from all over the world during winters. Especially in winters people really enjoy this dish and eat it with great pleasure. Isaac Ahmed, who made it, told that he has customers from all over the country. People who suffer from body aches claim that eating ‘harissa’ provides relief from pain and also protects against many other diseases. Many send it as a gift to their dear ones.
Srinagar, J&K | As the 40-day winter period ‘Chillai Kalan’ continues in the valley, demand for Kashmiri meat, ‘Harisa’ increased among people
“I have been eating it for the last 7-8 years. It is good for health and everyone here eats it in winters,” said a customer pic.twitter.com/CngUAcIntb
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2022
Customers Shared Experiences
Wali Muhammad, a joint regular customer of Isaq Ahmed, says, “I enjoy this dish a lot and come here every year from Anantnag just for it. It has many benefits, especially in the winter months, it is very good for the body.
At the same time, another customer said, “I eat it in winter season because it maintains the body temperature. It is a tradition which is very close to our heart and our culture. We eat ‘harissa’ at least once or twice a week. Harissa is the favorite dish of the people, which people from all over the country come to Kashmir to eat.