Nihari

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg Beef
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Ginger paste
• 1 tsp Pepper
• 1tsp Chili powder
• 4 tbsp Oil
• 3 tbsp Flour
• Salt to taste

Spice mix:

• 2 tsp Fennel seeds
• 2 Small cardamom pods, seeds
• 2 Whole black cardamom pods
• 2 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp Whole black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• 10 Cloves
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• Onion slices, coriander, ginger and green chilies for garnishing

Method:

•    Take a heavy based pot and heat oil.
•    Fry the meat a little.
•    Mix salt, chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, pepper and ginger paste.
•    Pour a little water.
•    Mix flour in half cup of water.
•    Add this mixture to the meat and boil it.
•    Grind all the spice mix until powdery fine.
•    Add this to the meat.
•    Add 3-4 cups of water cover and leave it to tenderize over very low heat.
•    It will take about 5 - 6 hours for chicken and more if using beef.
•    Fry some onion slices in oil until golden brown.
•    Garnish the Nihari with it.
•    Fresh coriander, ginger and green chilies can also be used for garnishing.