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Nalli Nihari (Bone-Marrow Shank)
Serves 6 · Total 325 min · Prep 25 min · Cook 300 min
Nihari made with bone-in shank so the marrow melts into a thick, glossy gravy. It simmers for around five hours and is traditionally eaten for a late breakfast or a weekend lunch with naan, ginger, green chilli and lemon.
Quick answer: 325 min in total · serves 6 · main ingredients: Beef, Wheat flour, Clarified butter, Onion · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 1200 g 2.6 lb Beef, bone-in shank (nalli) pieces
- 5 tbsp 5 tbsp Wheat flour
- 120 g 0.55 cup Clarified butter
- 2 pc 2 pc Onion
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Ginger
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp Garlic
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Nihari masala blend
- 2 tsp 2 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Turmeric
- to taste to taste Salt
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Dried ginger powder (Optional)
- 4 pc 4 pc Green chilli (Optional)
- 0.5 cup 0.5 cup Coriander (Optional)
- 2 pc 2 pc Lemon (Optional)
Steps
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- Fry the sliced onions in half the ghee until deep golden. Add the shank pieces, ginger, garlic, chilli, turmeric and salt and fry for 10 minutes.⏱ Frying the base · 10 min
- Add the nihari masala and 2 litres (8 cups) of hot water. Bring to a boil and skim any foam.
- Cover and simmer on the lowest heat for about 4 hours, stirring now and then, until the meat falls off the bone. Add hot water if it gets too thick.⏱ Simmering · 240 min
- Whisk the flour with a cup of cold water until smooth. Stir it into the pot slowly and cook 20 minutes more, stirring, until the gravy turns thick and glossy.⏱ Thickening · 20 min
- Heat the remaining ghee with the chilli powder and pour it over the nihari as a tarka. Rest 10 minutes.⏱ Resting · 10 min
- Serve hot with naan, sliced ginger, chopped coriander, green chillies and lemon wedges.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Nalli Nihari (Bone-Marrow Shank) take?
325 minutes in total: about 25 minutes of prep and 300 minutes of cooking.
Is Nalli Nihari (Bone-Marrow Shank) hard to make?
Degchi rates it hard. The method has 6 steps, and 4 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Nalli Nihari (Bone-Marrow Shank) serve?
This recipe serves 6. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Nalli Nihari (Bone-Marrow Shank) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It has no egg. It contains beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Nalli Nihari (Bone-Marrow Shank)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: red chilli powder, turmeric, salt. Spice-box items: nihari masala blend. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: beef, clarified butter, onion, ginger, garlic. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: wheat flour.
Any tips for making Nalli Nihari (Bone-Marrow Shank)?
A pressure cooker can bring the cooking time down to about 1.5 hours; thicken with the flour afterwards on the stove. Cool leftovers within about 1 hour, refrigerate, and reheat until steaming hot; eat within 1 day.
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