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Hard 1 hr 5 min~380 kcal 9/10
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Lahori Nihari
A slow Pakistani beef shank stew thickened with flour and scented with ginger, fennel, cardamom, and warm spices.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 28 min📖 1 min readServes 6~540 kcal🇵🇰 Pakistani🌍 Full translation
28 min prep 180 min cook
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Timeline
Total 3 h 28 min- Prep28 min
- Cooking3 h
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the stew
- 1.1 kg Beef shank
- 250 gr Bone marrow
- 2 adet Onions
- 5 diş Garlic
- 30 gr Fresh ginger
- 7 su bardağı(~1400 ml) Water
For binding
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Flour
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Ghee
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Fennel seeds
- 4 adet Cardamom pods
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Ground red pepper
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare the beef shank and bone marrow in large pieces.
- 2
Finely chop the onions and crush the garlic and ginger.
- 3
Fry the onions in ghee for 9 minutes, until they turn deep yellow.
9 min09:00 - 4
Add the beef shank, bone marrow, garlic, ginger, fennel, cardamom, cumin, ground red pepper, and salt.
- 5
Turn the meat with the spices for 8 minutes, then add the water.
8 min08:00 - 6
Cook the nihari over very low heat for 145 minutes, until the meat pulls away from the bone.
2 hr 25 min145:00 - 7
Whisk the flour with 0.5 cup of cold water and add it to the pot while stirring.
- 8
Thicken the sauce for 18 minutes, then serve the nihari with fresh ginger and lemon.
18 min18:00
💡 Tip: Ask the butcher for thick bone-in beef shank; without bone marrow, nihari sauce stays like spiced meat broth.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve nihari hot in bowls with optional lavash, lemon, fresh ginger, and green peppers.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
38
g protein
28
g carbs
32
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 20%Fat 52%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
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 Lahori Nihari make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lahori Nihari take?
Prep 28 minutes, cooking 180 minutes; 208 minutes in total.Is Lahori Nihari difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lahori Nihari have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 28g, fat: 32g.Which allergens does Lahori Nihari contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lahori Nihari belong to?
This recipe belongs to Pakistani cuisine.How many ingredients does Lahori Nihari need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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