Recipe Nihari Gosht (2021)

Whole Spices

1/2 piece of a small star anise

1-2 small bay leaves

1 inch piece cinnamon stick

Ground Spices

2-3 whole cloves, ground into a powder using a mortar and pestle

2-3 green cardamom pods, seeds removed and ground into a powder using a mortar and pestle

1/2 tsp fennel seeds, ground into a powder using a mortar and pestle

1/2 tsp paprika powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/4 tsp turmeric

1/4 tsp crushed red chilli flakes

1/4 tsp black pepper powder

1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional)

pinch nutmeg

1/2 tbsp Nihari Masala Powder

Nihari

1/3 cup canola or other neutral oil

1 tbsp ghee, or butter

1 large onion, thinly sliced

5-6 garlic cloves, crushed

3/4 inch piece ginger, crushed

1 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste

1/4 cup atta flour

3 1/2 – 4 cups water

1 lb beef stew or shank pieces – about 1 1/2 inch cubed

Garnishings

 crispy fried onions

1 inch piece ginger, julienned

1 lemon, sliced

1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

1-2 green chillies, chopped