NIHARI

                                                                         Nihari

Ingredients:

Beef (Bong, cut in big Pieces)                               1 kg

Bones Bone Marrow                                            1 kg

Garlic Paste                                                          2 tbsp

Salt                                                                      as per taste

Onions (Finely Sliced)                                          3 Medium

Black pepper corns                                              10-12

Red Chili powder                                                 2 tbsp

Coriander powder                                                2 tbsp

Cumin seeds                                                        1 tbsp

Aniseed                                                               1 tbsp

Big cardamom seeds                                            1 tsp

Dry ginger powder                                               1 tsp

Pilli                                                                      1tsp

Yogurt                                                                 1 cup

Plain or wheat flour                                              ½ cup

Citric acid                                                            ½ tsp

Cooking oil                                                          1 cup

Method:

Boil beef, bones and bone marrow with 1 onion and black pepper corns in 10-12 cups of water for 4-6 hours.

Finely grind aniseeds, big cardamom seeds, pipli and ginger powder together and keep aside. An a separate pot, heat oil on medium heat for 3-4 minutes and fry the remaining 2 onions till golden. Add garlic paste and sauté for  1-2 minutes. Then add flour and cook until fragrant.

Mix salt, red chili powder, coriander, cumin and ground spices in yogurt and pour it in the pot. Stir until oil separate. Then add the meat pieces and stir well for 4-5 minutes. Strain the beef stock, pour it in the pot and simmer for 20-30 minutes so the meat tenderizes well sprinkle citric acid, cook for 3-4 minutes and remove from stove. Garnish with ginger (Julienne), fresh coriander, green chilies & lemon wedges.

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