Beef Nali Nihari
Nihari is a popular beef stew that originated in the Indian subcontinent and is now enjoyed in many parts of the world. It is typically slow-cooked with a blend of spices and served with garnish items. Here is a recipe for nihari beef:
Ingredients:
1.
1 kg beef shank, cut into pieces
2. 1/2 cup oil
3. 2 large onions, sliced
4. 1 tbsp ginger paste
5. 1 tbsp garlic paste
6. 1 tbsp red chili powder
7. 1 tbsp coriander powder
8. 1 tsp cumin powder
9. 1 tsp turmeric powder
10. 1 tsp garam masala
11. 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
12. Salt to taste
13. 8-10 cups water
14. 2 tbsp wheat flour
15. 2 tbsp corn flour
16. 2 tbsp ghee
17. 2 tbsp ginger, julienned
18. 2 tbsp green chili, chopped
19. 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
20. 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
21. 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions:
Heat oil in a large pot and add sliced onions. Fry
until golden brown.
Add ginger paste and garlic paste and fry for a
minute.
Add beef shank pieces and cook on high heat for 5-7
minutes or until browned.
Add red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin
powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well
and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and
simmer for 4-6 hours or until the beef is tender.
In a small bowl, mix wheat flour and corn flour with
1 cup of water to make a smooth paste. Add this to the pot and stir well. Cook
for 30-40 minutes or until the gravy thickens.
Heat ghee in a small pan and add ginger and green
chili. Fry for a minute and add to the pot. Mix well.
Garnish with fresh coriander, fresh mint, and lemon
wedges. Serve hot with naan or rice.
Enjoy your delicious nihari beef with garnish items!