Beef Nihari

Learn how to make delicious beef nihari at home with this step by step guide and pictures. Perfect for a special night in or a cozy meal.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place a small dry skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add all the spices to be ground (see ingredient list above) to the pan. Stir the spices frequently for 2-3 minutes, or until they become fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. The goal is to release the essential oils and enhance the aroma.

Step 2

After toasting, remove the spices from the skillet and let them cool. Transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder (or use a mortar and pestle) and grind them into a fine powder. For this dish, you will need only 1½ tablespoons of the ground spice powder. Store any remaining powder in an airtight container for future use.

Step 3

Heat ghee (or cooking oil) in a large pan. Add sliced onions and ginger-garlic paste and sauté until golden brown.

Step 4

Add the beef pieces and bones cook on medium high heat until browned.

Step 5

Add the ground spices (made in step 2), red chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Stir well to evenly coat the beef and bones with the spices. If using a Dutch oven, transfer everything to it at this point.

Step 6

Pour in hot water (*see note 1 below) until cover the meat, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix flour with water to make a smooth slurry. Slowly add this slurry to the simmering Nihari while stirring continuously. Allow it to cook until the gravy reaches your desired thickness.

Step 8

Serve the beef nihari hot with naan or rice, garnished with fresh ginger, cilantro, and lemon wedges.

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