Nihari – Lamb Shank

Ingredients:

1 Onion, medium

150ml Vegetable Oil

1 tsp Ginger Paste/Powder

1 tsp Garlic Paste

2 tsp Salt

2 tsp Coriander powder

Water

The Nihari Masala:

1 tbsp Cumin Seeds

1 tsp Fennel Seeds

5 Green Cardamom

2 Black Cardamom

4 Cloves,

1 Bay Leaf

5cm Cinnamon Stick

8 Black Peppercorns

¼ tsp grated Nutmeg

1 tsp Ginger

3 tbsp Flour

Method:

1) Finely chop the Onion and add it to the hot Oil.

2) Fry the chopped Onion until it browns, add the first batch of Spices, stir in.

3) Add the Meat and brown.

4) Cover with water, bring to boil, and pressure cook for 20 minutes.

5) Dry roast the Nihari Masala spices then grind.

6) Add to cooked Lamb and stock

7) Mix the Flour with water to make a thin paste, add to thicken the stock.

8) Cook for another 20 minutes to reduce, serve.

The illustrated post of this Curry being prepared is – here.

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