Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
46
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories682.5 kcal (34%)
Total Fat46.3 g (66%)
Carbs27 g (10%)
Sugars1.6 g (2%)
Protein38.1 g (76%)
Sodium3033.4 mg (152%)
Fiber6 g (21%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
7 servings
Gravy
2.8 kgsLamb
you can use lamb shanks or big chunks of meat
2 litresWater
2 TbspGinger paste
2Onion
medium, chopped
1 cupGhee
4 TbspNihari Masala
1 cupwheat flour
Flour, atta
2 cupswater
Nihari Masala
5 pcsGreen Cardamom pods
1 TbspFennel seeds
4 pcsblack cardamom
7 pcsCloves
Mace
2-inch pieces
2Bay leaves
2Cinnamon stick
-inch piece
1 TbspCumin seeds
1Nutmeg
whole
4 pcsblack pepper
Long
1Star anise
1 tspBlack peppercorns
Spices for Masala
Instructions
Step 1
In a large pot, heat ghee/oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent.
Step 2
Add the meat and sear on high heat. Add ginger paste and continue cooking until the meat changes color.
Step 3
Add nihari masala and cook for another 5 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in water and slow cook for 3-4 hours until the meat is tender. Alternatively, pressure cook for 45 minutes.
Step 5
Skim the oil from the surface and set aside for later use.
Step 6
Mix atta with water until lump-free, then drizzle slowly into the pot while stirring continuously.
Step 7
Simmer on low heat until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 8
For the masala, grind all the masala ingredients finely and add them to the pot along with the turmeric, salt, chilli powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, and ginger powder.
Step 9
Dish out the nihari and warm up the skimmed oil to layer on top. Garnish with ginger julienne, green chillies, chopped coriander, and lemon juice.
Step 10
Serve and enjoy your delicious nihari!
Notes
Step 11
Adjust the spice levels according to your preference. You can increase or decrease the amount of chilli powder and Kashmiri chilli powder to suit your taste.
Step 12
Make sure to cook the nihari on low heat for a long time to allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
Step 13
When adding the flour slurry, make sure to stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Step 14
Feel free to customize the garnishes based on your preferences. You can also add sliced boiled eggs or fried onions as additional toppings.
Step 15
Nihari tastes even better when served with hot naan or steamed rice.
Step 16
Store any leftover nihari in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
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