Saturday, November 1, 2025

mutton nihari

MUTTON NIHARI RECIPE

🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins

⏳ Cook Time: 3–4 hours (slow-cooked)

🍽️ Serves: 4

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🧂 Ingredients

500g mutton (bone-in pieces)

100g bone marrow (nalli)

50g wheat flour (for thickening)

3 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

2 tsp nihari masala (homemade or store-bought)

1 tsp garam masala

4 bay leaves

5 green cardamom pods

½ cup ghee (clarified butter)

1 large onion, thinly sliced and fried until crisp

Salt, to taste

5 cups water (for slow cooking)

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)

Lemon wedges (for serving)

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🌶️ Optional Nihari Masala (Homemade Blend)

(If not using a store-bought mix)

1 tbsp fennel seeds

1 tbsp coriander seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp black peppercorns

5 cloves

2 green cardamoms

1 black cardamom

1 small cinnamon stick

½ tsp nutmeg powder

½ tsp dry ginger powder

Roast lightly and grind to fine powder.

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👩‍🍳 Method

1. Heat Ghee:
In a heavy-bottomed pot or handi, heat ghee over medium flame.

2. Sauté Aromatics:
Add bay leaves and cardamom. Then add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until golden brown and fragrant.

3. Add Mutton & Bone Marrow:
Add the mutton and bone marrow. Fry for 8–10 minutes until the meat browns slightly.

4. Add Spices:
Mix in nihari masala, garam masala, and salt. Stir well to coat all pieces.

5. Slow Cook:
Pour in 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low flame for 3–4 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender and the marrow releases flavor.
(For pressure cooker: cook for 45–50 minutes on low after first whistle.)

6. Thickening:
Mix wheat flour with ½ cup of water (to make a slurry). Add gradually while stirring to avoid lumps. Simmer another 10–15 minutes until the curry thickens and becomes silky.

7. Finish & Garnish:
Top with fried onions and fresh coriander. Drizzle a bit of ghee for shine.

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🍋 Serve With

Soft khameeri roti, naan, or paratha

Fresh lemon wedges and julienned ginger on top

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