Nihari

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef shank, bone-in
• 3 tbsp nihari masala spice blend
• 1/4 cup flour, toasted
• 2 onions, sliced and fried until crisp
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 4 tbsp ghee
• Fresh ginger, cilantro, green chilies, and lemon wedges, for garnish
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat ghee and sauté ginger-garlic paste until fragrant.
2. 2Add the beef shank and nihari masala, and sear on all sides.
3. 3Add water to fully cover the meat, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer very gently, covered, for 3-4 hours until the meat is falling-apart tender.
4. 4Whisk the toasted flour with a little water into a smooth slurry.
5. 5Stir the slurry into the pot to thicken the stew, simmering another 15-20 minutes.
6. 6Season with salt and top with fried onions, fresh ginger, cilantro, and green chilies.
7. 7Serve hot with naan and lemon wedges.

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