Biggest Beef Nalli Nihari Haleem | Bangladeshi Street Food

beef shank

🥗Healthier: lamb shank

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Lamb shank offers a different flavor while beef chuck is more economical.

nihari spice mix

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: basic spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper than pre-packaged.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

bone marrow

🥗Healthier: chicken bones

💰Cheaper: pork bones

Chicken bones provide flavor with less fat, while pork bones are often cheaper.

Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.

Stir in ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add beef shank and bone marrow, browning on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate nihari spice mix, stirring well to coat the meat.

Pour in yogurt and mix thoroughly, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 6-8 hours until meat is tender.

Mix flour with water to create a slurry, adding gradually to thicken the sauce if desired.

Stir in chopped cilantro and adjust salt to taste before serving.

Serve hot with lemon wedges and naan or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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