Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Mutton shanks (nalli) or shoulder1.2 kg
- Ghee6 tbsp
- Onions2
- Nihari masala (fennel, dry ginger, long pepper, mace, cardamom)3 tbsp
- Ginger-garlic paste2 tbsp
- Wheat flour3 tbsp
- Water2 L
- Ginger juliennes, lemon, coriander (garnish)1 set
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
Method
- SearFry onions in ghee; sear the meat with ginger-garlic and nihari masala.
- Slow cookAdd water; cook very slowly overnight (6–8 hours).
- ThickenThicken with flour slurry; garnish with ginger, lemon and coriander.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 451 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.9 g |
| Fat | 34.7 g |
| Fibre | 2.0 g |
| Sugar | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 676 mg |
| Saturated fat | 17.6 g |
| Serving size | about 420 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Nihari take to make?
About 16 h 25 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 16 h 10 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Nihari?
About 451 kcal per serving, with 22 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 420 g each.
Which allergens does Nihari contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Nihari from?
Nihari is a main course from India. Slow-cooked overnight mutton stew, Old Delhi's breakfast.