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Harissa – a delicacy returns to Valley as autumn signals winter’s arrival
As the golden hues of autumn have started sweeping across Kashmir, people eagerly embrace the tradition of savouring steaming bowls of Harissa, a mouth-watering delicacy that warms both body and soul.
Harisa, a slow-cooked dish that boasts a unique blend of flavors and textures, typically consists of tender, slow-cooked meat—often mutton—melded with a creamy mixture of rice and wheat.
For generations, the people of the valley have shared a deep affection for Harissa. As the temperatures steadily drop and winter inches closer, the Harisa craze gains momentum in the valley.
Likewise, in the bustling markets of Srinagar and other towns, the Harisa stalls are attracting locals and tourists alike. The sight of these fragrant stalls, where Harisa is ladled into clay pots and served with traditional flatbreads, is a quintessential part of the Kashmiri autumn experience.
“The preparation of Harisa is an art in itself, requiring patience and skill, where mutton is slow-cooked overnight in large copper pots, stirred meticulously to achieve the desired consistency. The rice and wheat are added gradually, turning the mixture into a creamy, porridge-like dish that is nothing short of a culinary masterpiece,” said Sameer Dagloo, a Harisa seller at Rambagh Srinagar.
Another Harissa seller from Srinagar’s downtown said: “Harisa is not just a dish; it’s a labor of love and tradition. The slow cooking process allows us to infuse the warmth of Kashmir into every bowl, making it a symbol of our culture and the changing seasons.”
Similarly, locals said as autumn leaves fall and the air gets crisper, there’s nothing quite like gathering with family and friends around a steaming bowl of Harissa. It’s a taste of home, a taste of Kashmir, and a taste of togetherness, they said.
“Harissa isn’t just food; it’s a piece of our heritage that warms our souls during the chilly Kashmiri winters. The sight of Harissa stalls in the bustling markets of Srinagar is a cherished part of our autumn experience,” said Burhan Nazir, another local resident from Rainawari Srinagar.
Notably, Harissa was first introduced to Kashmir during the 14th century with the arrival of the Sufi saint, Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA), from Persia (present-day Iran). Its name, “Harissa” comes from the word ‘Harasa,’ which means ‘to mash or crush’ in Arabic, referring to the way harissa is prepared. KNO
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The minimum temperature has plummeted further in Kashmir while Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recorded the coldest night of the season at minus 2.0 degree Celsius.
Several places across Kashmir including Srinagar, Qazigund, Ganderbal, Pahalgam, Kupwara, Shopian, Bandipora and Baramulla recorded coldest night of season.
In Qazigund, the mercury settled at minus 2.0 degree Celsius while in Gulmarg, a minimum temperature of minus 2.2 degree Celsius was recorded.
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Pahalgam, a famous tourist place, recorded a low of minus 5.1 degree Celsius while Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.7 degree Celsius.
In order to strengthen and synergise the security grid of District Srinagar, ADGP Law and order Vijay Kumar chaired a joint meeting of Police and CRPF in Police Control Room Srinagar.
A police spokesman in a statement issued to Asian News Hub said, IG CRPF Ajay Kumar Yadav, IGP Kashmir V.K Birdi, DDIB, DIG CKR, DIG CRPF North & DIG CRPF South, SSP Srinagar, SSP PCR Kashmir, all the Nodal COs of CRPF, SP Cargo Srinagar, all Zonal SPs and SDPOs of Srinagar participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, a detailed security plan of Srinagar district was discussed in threadbare where in CRPF and Police were acquainted with their new roles besides suggestions were also taken from the field officers to have a fair idea of the shortcomings, avoid confusion at the cutting edge in order to make it a perfect and comprehensive CT grid.
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Besides, ADGP L&O, IG CRPF and IGP Kashmir also contributed their valid suggestions. ADGP stressed upon all the officers that idea of a perfect security grid is only possible if the things discussed are implemented on ground in letter and spirit.
ADGP has focused upon strengthening function of joint police control room and better communication mechanism between field officers of CRPF and JKP in city. Area domination of water bodies was discussed and included in area domination plan in today’s meeting.
He has also instructed SSP Srinagar to conduct joint mock drill to handle post terror incident situations in city. ADGP Kashmir reinforced the commitment to dealing strictly with individuals disrupting the peace and emphasized the need for stringent actions under the law.
ADGP Kumar emphasized the necessity to strengthen the CI grid and enhance the basic functioning of police stations through effective supervision. The ADGP’s guidance and directives aim to fortify security measures and maintain a secure and peaceful environment in the district.
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