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Easy 59 min~420 kcal 8/10
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Lahore Lamb Shank Nihari
Lamb shanks slow-cook with ginger, garlic, toasted spices, and a flour-thickened sauce.
Hard⏱️ 4 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~620 kcal🇵🇰 Pakistani🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 240 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 4 h 25 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking4 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 4 adet Lamb shanks
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Butter or ghee
- 40 gr Ginger
- 5 diş Garlic
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Nihari masala
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Flour
- 6 adet Naan bread
- 2 adet Lemon
- 0.3 demet Cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
Bloom the ginger and garlic in ghee for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 2
Add the lamb shanks and sear them on all sides for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Add the nihari masala and saute for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 4
Add 1.5 liters of hot water and cook the meat over low heat for 3 hours.
3 hr180:00 - 5
Whisk the flour with 1 cup of hot meat broth and add it to the pot.
- 6
Thicken the nihari for 45 more minutes.
45 min45:00 - 7
Serve with ginger, cilantro, lemon, and naan.
💡 Tip: Whisking the flour binder with hot meat broth keeps lumps out of the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with ginger strips, cilantro, lemon, and naan.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 56% match~620
kcal calories
48
g protein
22
g carbs
38
g fat
Protein 31%Carbs 14%Fat 55%
GI 34 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL
0.6g
Sugar
0.8g
Fiber
1.8mg
Sodium
0g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (56%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
10/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lahore Lamb Shank Nihari make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lahore Lamb Shank Nihari take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 240 minutes; 265 minutes in total.Is Lahore Lamb Shank Nihari difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lahore Lamb Shank Nihari have?
Approximately 620 kcal per serving. Protein: 48g, carbs: 22g, fat: 38g.Which allergens does Lahore Lamb Shank Nihari contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lahore Lamb Shank Nihari belong to?
This recipe belongs to Pakistani cuisine.How many ingredients does Lahore Lamb Shank Nihari need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Lahore Lamb Shank Nihari filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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