Authentic Pakistani Nihari Recipe - Slow-Cooked Beef Stew

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H.1: Recipe: Pakistani Nihari.

Rich and flavorful Pakistani Nihari with tender beef simmered in a spicy, aromatic gravy made with traditional spices, garnished with fresh ginger, cilantro, and served with naan or steamed rice. "tender beef," "spicy, aromatic gravy," "traditional spices," and garnishes.
Pakistani recipe Nihari

Discover the rich and flavorful Pakistani Nihari recipe, a slow-cooked beef stew that's perfect for special occasions and family gatherings.

H.2: Ingredients:

  • Beef Shank: 1 kg, cut into large pieces
  • Onions: 2 large, finely sliced
  • Ginger-Garlic Paste: 2 tablespoons
  • Nihari Masala: 4 tablespoons (store-bought or homemade)
  • Wheat Flour: 4 tablespoons, dissolved in water
  • Ghee or Oil: 1/2 cup
  • Salt: To taste
  • Water: 6-8 cups
  • Fresh Ginger: 2 inches, julienned (for garnish)
  • Fresh Coriander: 1/2 cup, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon: 1, cut into wedges (for garnish)
  • Green Chilies: 4-5, chopped (for garnish)

H.3: Instructions:

  1. Heat Ghee or Oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the ghee or oil over medium flame. Add the finely sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add Ginger-Garlic Paste: Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a few minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  3. Add Beef: Add the beef shank pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  4. Add Nihari Masala: Sprinkle the nihari masala over the beef and mix well. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add Water: Pour in the water, cover the pot, and let it simmer on low heat for 4-5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.
  6. Thicken the Gravy: Gradually add the wheat flour dissolved in water to the pot, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for another 20-30 minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with julienned ginger, chopped coriander, green chilies, and lemon wedges. Serve hot with naan or steamed rice.
MY Name: Waheed Shahzad

From : Pakistan, Punjab. Okara

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