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Nihari
نہاری · Nihari
Ingredients14
- beef shank with bone1.2 kg
- ghee100 g
- onions2
- garlic8 cloves
- ginger40 g
- wheat flour40 g
- red chili powder2 tbsp
- coriander powder1 tbsp
- fennel seeds1 tbsp
- whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom)1 small handful
- turmeric1 tsp
- salt2 tsp
- water1.5 L
- fresh cilantro and ginger juliennefor garnish
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Method
- Slice the onions and finely crush the garlic and ginger.
- Heat the ghee and fry the onions until deep golden brown.
- Add garlic, ginger, whole spices, chili, coriander, fennel, turmeric, and salt, and fry until fragrant.
- Add the beef shank and sear until the meat takes on color.
- Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer gently for about 5 hours until the meat is falling off the bone.
- Whisk the flour with a little cold water and stir it into the stew to thicken.
- Simmer another 20 minutes, skimming excess fat if you like, and adjust salt.
- Serve hot, topped with cilantro and ginger julienne, with naan.