Nihari
A rich, slow-cooked Pakistani beef stew with tender meat chunks in a deeply spiced, silky brown gravy.
- Total time
- 150 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat ghee in a large pot and brown the beef chunks on all sides.
Step 2
Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
Step 3
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and nihari masala; cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Pour in water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
Step 5
Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours until meat is tender.
Step 6
Mix flour with 1/4 cup water to a smooth paste and stir into the stew.
Step 7
Simmer for 10 more minutes until thickened; garnish with lemon and ginger.
Step 8
Serve hot with naan or rice.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy-bottomed pot
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- knife and cutting board
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