Authentic Nihari Recipe

Servings: 4–6

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 3–4 hours

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 kg bone-in beef shank or lamb shank (available at your local butcher)
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced (available at your local grocery store)
• 2 tablespoons Aachi Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 packet Shan Nihari Curry Masala 60g
• 4 tablespoons Royal Premium Butter Ghee 1.5Kg
• 4 tablespoons Pillsbury Chakki Atta Whole Wheat Flour
• 6–8 cups water
• Salt to taste (e.g., IB Himalaya Salt Fine)

For Garnish:

• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (available at your local grocery store)
• Fresh ginger, julienned (available at your local grocery store)
• Lemon wedges (available at your local grocery store)

👩🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté Onions: In a large pot, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Remove half of the onions and set aside for garnish.
2. Cook Meat: Add the Aachi Ginger Garlic Paste to the pot and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the meat pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
3. Add Spices: Sprinkle the Shan Nihari Curry Masala over the meat. Mix well to coat the meat with the spices.
4. Simmer: Pour in water to cover the meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 3–4 hours, or until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded.
5. Prepare Flour Slurry: In a separate bowl, mix the Pillsbury Chakki Atta Whole Wheat Flour with a little water to make a smooth slurry. Gradually add this to the simmering stew, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for an additional 15–20 minutes until the gravy thickens.
6. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt as needed, using IB Himalaya Salt Fine.
7. Serve: Ladle the Nihari into bowls. Garnish with the reserved fried onions, chopped cilantro, julienned ginger, and lemon wedges. Serve hot with naan or kulcha.

🛍️ Shop Ingredients at India Bazaar

• Shan Nihari Curry Masala 60g
• Aachi Ginger Garlic Paste
• Royal Premium Butter Ghee 1.5Kg
• Pillsbury Chakki Atta Whole Wheat Flour
• IB Himalaya Salt Fine

Note: Fresh meat and produce are not available online at India Bazaar. Please visit your local butcher or grocery store for these items.