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Nihari has a flavorful depth so deliberate that one can almost taste the unhurried and intentional consideration gone into putting the ingredients together. Therefore, the claim that Nihari is a derivation from the study of Hikmat (Eastern herbal medicine) comes as no surprise, not only was its consumption preventive against sinus, the common cold and the onset of fever in the winters, it also gained popularity as a food that kept one warm during dropping temperatures. Nihari is one of the very common and loved dishes in East Asian countries. Lets give you a delicious recipe to prepare a yummy dish of nihari for your loved ones today: 

Ingredients Of OK Nihari Masala:

1. Clove
2. Green Cardamom
3. Black Cardamom
4. Coriander Seeds
5. Fennel Seeds
6. Salt
7. Cumin white
8. Star Anise
9. Red Chilli
10. Will Cayenne Pepper
11. Turmeric
12. Carom
13. Dried Ginger
14. Black Salt
15. Nutmeg
16. Mace
17. Bay Leaf

Ingredients Required:

Ingredients	Quantity
Meat	1 kg
Bones	1 kg knuckle & marrow
Onion	1 medium sliced
Flour	1 cup roasted (dissolve in 2 cup water)
Ginger Garlic Paste	1 tbsp
Ginger	Julienne Cut 1/4 cup
Fresh Coriander Leaves	1 cup chopped
Cooking Oil	1 cup

 

Method:

1. Heat oil, stir fry meat and bones with ginger garlic paste on high heat for a few minutes, add OK Nihari Masala. Stir fry until oil separates from masala.
2. Add 10 cups of water. Stir and bring to boil. Lower the heat to medium and let it cooked for six to seven hours.
3. Gradually add dissolved flour in the gravy. Stir and mix. Bring to boil and cook for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
4. Heat remaining oil and add sliced onion. Stir fry until golden and pour into Nihari. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
5. Garnish with chopped green chillies, julienne ginger, fresh coriander and lemon.