NIHARI - Pakistan's AMAZING National Dish!

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and adds creaminess.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Fresh herbs can provide flavor without extra calories.

Grind the coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds into a powder and set aside.

Grind the whole spices including nutmeg and mace, and mix with the other spices, then set aside.

Heat clarified butter in a pot over medium-high heat (setting 7).

Add finely diced onions and sauté until lightly golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Add defrosted garlic and ginger paste, cooking for about 1 minute.

Add lamb shanks, browning them for 6-8 minutes while stirring.

Add a little water to the pot and reduce heat.

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