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Nalli Nihari

Lamb marrow bones cooked with spicy nihari masala This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel

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Nalli Nihari
Main Ingredients Lamb Leg Pieces, Nihari Masala
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course Mutton
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 31-40 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Non Veg
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Ingredients list for Nalli Nihari

  • 750 grams Lamb Leg Pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Nihari Masala
  • 2 medium Onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Fried onions
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 cup Lamb stock
  • 2 tablespoons Whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 1/2 inch piece Ginger cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • Nihari masala
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Cumin seeds
  • 7 Green cardamoms
  • 2 Black cardamoms
  • 8-10 Cloves
  • 3 blades Mace
  • 12-14 Black peppercorns
  • 6 Dried red chillies
  • 2 inch stick Cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto)
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dry ginger powder (soonth)
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Roasted chana dal powder

Method

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  1. To make the nihari masala, dry roast cumin seeds, green and black cardamom, cloves, mace, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, red chillies, cinnamon, poppy seeds, nutmeg, ginger powder and bay leaf in a non-stick pan.
  2. Grind the roasted spices along with roasted chana dal powder. Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Add the onions and sauté till well browned. Add the lamb and two tablespoons nihari masala and sauté for eight minutes. Add six cups of water, fried onions and salt. Cook for forty five minutes or till the lamb is soft. Add the nalli stock and the remaining nihari masala and mix well.
  3. Combine whole wheat flour with six tablespoons of water in a small bowl, ensuring that there are no lumps. Add this to the lamb and continue to simmer till the gravy thickens. Sprinkle the lemon juice, garnish with the ginger strips and coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories 1835
Carbohydrates 55.3
Protein 149.1
Fat 112.8
Other Fiber Iron- 23.5mg
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