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Pakistani Beef Nihari

Pakistani nihari is a flavorful, one pot meal that is originated in the subcontinent. Nihari is a rich, slow-cooked meat stew flavored with spices
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, pakistani
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 1 kg Bong beef meat big pieces
  • 1 kg Nalli bones. Optional
  • 3 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 pkt Nihari masala Shan Foods
  • 8 glass Water

Thickening mixture:

  • 1 cup Fried onion
  • 1/2 cup Wheat flour
  • 1 cup Water

Tarka:

  • 1/2 cup Ghee
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chiIi powder

Garnish:

  • 1/2 cup Coriander Ieaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp Green ChiIi chopped
  • Ginger julienne
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

Cooking and tendering Beef Shank;

  • In a large pot, add oil, beef meat, bones (if using), ginger garlic paste, and the mixture of Shan Nihari masala in 1/2 cup of water. Cook and sauté this mixture until the oil starts to come out. Now add 8 glasses of water to the pot and let it cook on low flame for 4-5 hours, or until the beef is fully cooked and tender.
  • Once a curry is cooked, the fats and oil naturally surface to the top. Typically with Nihari, the oil releases once meat has cooked. Reserve that oil before moving towards the next step of adding the atta (flour).

Making of Aata mixture for thickening:

  • First fry the onions and then prepare a paste by blending fried onions and wheat flour along with 1 cup of water. Add this paste to the pot of nihari and continue cooking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the mixture reaches your desired consistency.

Making of Tarka:

  • For Tarka (tempering of oil), in a separate pan, add the reserved oil from step 1, add ghee and Kashmiri Lal mirch. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute until the Kashmiri mirch releases its vibrant red color. Pour this seasoned ghee over the nihari for added flavor.
  • Once the nihari is fully prepared, garnish it with chopped green chilies, ginger juliennes, fresh coriander (dhania), and lemon wedges to enhance the visual appeal and taste.
  • Serve the hot and flavorful beef nihari alongside naan or tandoori roti for a delicious meal. Enjoy your Authentic yet easy Pakistani Beef Nihari!