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Mutton Nihari

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Slow-Cooked
Mutton Nihari

140 mins
Cooking Time
Difficult
Difficulty
21
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Slow-cooked Mutton Nihari: Rich, tender, flavorful stew.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
Whole spices (For Nihari Masala)
2Cinnamon sticks
2Mace
⅓ piece Nutmeg
3Black cardamom
10Green cardamom
2 tbsp Coriander seeds
1 tbsp Cumin seeds
1 tbsp Shahi jeera
1 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Fennel seeds
1 1/2 Star anise
2–3 Long Pepper
2 Bay leaves
6Cloves
Powdered spices
1/2 tsp Citric acid
½ tsp Turmeric powder
1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
1 tbsp Red chilli powder
1 tsp dried ginger powder (sonth)
1/2 kgMutton (leg (shank) preferred (For Nihari)
1 tbspGinger Garlic Paste
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tbsp Coriander Powder
1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
2 tbsp Nihari Masala
1/2 cup Oil/Ghee
Salt to taste
50 gm roasted wheat flour
1 tbsp Nihari Masala
Water
Rogan (Cooked oil/Ghee) For Garnishing:
Chopped Coriander leaves
Chopped Green Chillies
Ginger Julienne
Fried onions
Lemon wedges

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Description - Step 1

Prepare Nihari Masala & Cook Mutton

Combine all the spices for the Nihari Masala and blend them together. In a pressure cooker, heat oil or ghee, and briefly fry the mutton. Then, add ginger garlic paste, and sauté until fragrant. Stir in coriander, turmeric, red chilli, Kashmiri red chili powder, salt, and Nihari Masala. Cook for a few minutes. Pour in 3 glasses of water, and seal the cooker. Let it whistle once, then simmer for 20 minutes.

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Description - Step 2

Thicken the Gravy

In a bowl, mix wheat flour and Nihari Masala. Gradually add 100 ml water to make a smooth paste. Combine tarri/rogan, then slowly incorporate the wheat flour slurry, ensuring thorough mixing.

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Description - Step 3

Combine the ingredients

Incorporate crushed brown onions into the mixture, ensuring even distribution. Let it simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes without using the pressure cooker whistle. Finish off by adding chopped coriander leaves, ginger julienne, and diced chilies, thoroughly mixing everything together.

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Description - Step 4

Garnish and Serve

Present the Nihari in a traditional handi. Garnish it generously with tarri, brown onions, fresh coriander leaves, green chili, ginger julienne, and lemon wedges for a burst of flavor. Serve piping hot alongside your choice of Tandoori roti, naan, rumali roti, or regular roti.

 

Step 1
Prepare Nihari Masala & Cook Mutton
40 minutes
Step 2
Thicken the Gravy
10 minutes
Step 3
Combine the ingredients
35 minutes
Step 4
Garnish and Serve
15 minutes
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