Nihari is a popular Hyderabadi recipe. It is a type of stew that was originated in Delhi. Learn how to make/prepare Nihari by following this easy recipe.
Nihari Recipe
Difficulty
Average
Rating
7.8 / 10 (
30 votes)
Recipe Type
Non Veg.
Ingredients:
• 1/2 kg Beef
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Ginger paste
• 1 tsp Pepper
• 1tsp Chili powder
• 4 tbsp Oil
• 3 tbsp Flour
• Salt to taste
Spice mix: • 2 tsp Fennel seeds
• 2 Small cardamom pods, seeds
• 2 Whole black cardamom pods
• 2 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp Whole black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• 10 Cloves
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• Onion slices, coriander, ginger and green chilies for garnishing
How to make Nihari:
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Take a heavy based pot and heat oil.
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Fry the meat a little.
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Mix salt, chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, pepper and ginger paste.
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Pour a little water.
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Mix flour in half cup of water.
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Add this mixture to the meat and boil it.
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Grind all the spice mix until powdery fine.
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Add this to the meat.
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Add 3-4 cups of water cover and leave it to tenderize over very low heat.
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It will take about 5 - 6 hours for chicken and more if using beef.
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Fry some onion slices in oil until golden brown.
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Garnish the Nihari with it.
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Fresh coriander, ginger and green chilies can also be used for garnishing.
In Hyderabad, this is cooked all night long and eaten in the morning as a breakfast food. Try making this in a crock pot all day or overnight. An important spice is missing from this recipe, not sure of the name; it is similar to a type of lychen. Submitted by: Georgette
posted : 28-Oct-2010 10:31 AM
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