Bakra Eid Special Beef Nalli Nihari With Homemade Nihari Masala/ Best Nihari Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: lamb

Chicken is leaner and quicker to cook, while lamb can be less expensive in some regions.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile, while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while maintaining creaminess, and sour cream is often less expensive.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: pre-mixed spice blends

Fresh herbs can provide flavor with fewer calories, and pre-mixed blends can save time.

Prepare homemade nihari spice mix by grinding the whole spices: 1 tablespoon black pepper, 3-4 long pepper, 3-4 nutmeg, 3-4 cinnamon, 3-4 green cardamom, 5-6 black cardamom, 1 teaspoon black cumin, 1 tablespoon white cumin, 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, and 1.5 tablespoons fennel seeds.

Add powdered spices to the ground whole spices: 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon ginger powder, 1.5 tablespoons red chili powder, 1.5-2 tablespoons Kashmiri red chili powder, and 1.5 teaspoons salt. Mix well and store in an airtight container.

Cut 1.5 kg of beef (with bones) into large pieces for cooking.

Heat oil in a pot and add the beef pieces, browning them on all sides.

Add the prepared nihari spice mix to the pot and sauté for a few minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes to ensure the meat is tender.

After simmering, check the consistency and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Serve the nihari hot, garnished with green chilies and any additional toppings as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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