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India Authentic home cooking from India, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad India as मटन निहारी (Mutton nihari recipe in hindi)
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Mutton Nihari

 Zeenat Khan
Zeenat Khan @cook_21807999

Mutton Nihari

 Zeenat Khan
Zeenat Khan @cook_21807999
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Ingredients

  • 2.2 poundsmutton (about 1 kilogram)
  • 5 tablespoonsghee
  • 2onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoonginger paste
  • 1 tablespoongarlic paste
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspooncoriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonturmeric
  • 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoonsnihari masala
  • 8 cupswater (about 1.9 liters)
  • For nihari masala:
  • 1 tablespooncumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoonsfennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoondried ginger powder
  • 5green cardamom pods
  • 2black cardamom pods
  • 5cloves
  • 1bay leaf
  • 1-inch piece cinnamon stick
  • 8black peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoonnutmeg powder
  • For garnish:
  • as neededJulienned ginger,
  • as neededSliced green chilies,
  • as neededCilantro and lemon,
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Steps

  1. 1

    To make Mutton Nihari, heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot.

  2. 2

    Once the ghee is hot, add the onions and sauté until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Add the mutton, ginger paste, garlic paste, coriander powder, turmeric, and salt. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Add the nihari masala and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    After mixing well, add water and stir. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 4 hours.

  6. 6

    Check occasionally to see if the mutton is cooked. If it cooks faster, proceed to the next step.

  7. 7

    Once the mutton is tender, mix the flour with 1/2 cup water to make a thin slurry.

  8. 8

    Add the flour slurry to the mutton gravy and mix well.

  9. 9

    Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.

  10. 10

    Finally, garnish the nihari with lemon juice, cilantro, and julienned ginger.

  11. 11

    Serve the prepared Mutton Nihari with roti.

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Published in the US on September 30, 2025 14:01

Keywords

Chilies Lemon Onion Turmeric Ginger Cilantro Masala Garlic

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