Beef Nihari

Beef Nihari is a rich, slow-cooked stew made with tender beef, simmered in spices and gravy. It is traditionally enjoyed as a breakfast dish in Pakistan, especially during colder months, and is often served with naan or paratha.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg beef shank or stew beef, cut into chunks
• 2 large onions, finely sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2-3 green chilies, sliced
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2-3 cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup wheat flour (for thickening)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander and ginger for garnish
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee or oil in a large pot and sauté the onions until golden brown.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the beef chunks and cook until they turn brown.
4. Stir in tomatoes, cumin, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt.
5. Add enough water to cover the beef and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat and let the beef simmer for 2-3 hours or until tender.
7. In a small bowl, mix wheat flour with water to make a smooth paste. Add it to the pot and cook until the gravy thickens.
8. Add green chilies, cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaf.
9. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes and garnish with fresh coriander and ginger.
10. Serve hot with naan or paratha.