Lamb Shank Nihari
This lamb shank nihari is an absolute delight and a treat for meat lovers. The flavors are so spicy, delicious, and irresistible.
Servings: 2
Calories: 824kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lamb shanks about 1.5 lbs
- 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
- 1 packet Nihari masala check my nihari masala in the blog
- 1 tsp cumin powder optional
- 1 tbsp coriander powder optional
- 1/2 cup oil or use 5 tbsp of butter
- 4 cups water
For slurry
- 5 tbsp wheat flour
- 1 cup water to make the slurry
Garnish
- ginger thinly sliced, green chilies and cilantro
Instructions
- Set the instant pot to saute mode. Add oil, then add 1 tbsp of ginger and garlic paste. Mix and cook for one minute.
- Add lamb shanks and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning them around. Nihari masala and cumin-coriander powder if you are using it. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Add 4 cups of water and cook low and slow for about 1 and a half hours. You can also use a pressure cooker or instant pot and cook for 50 minutes.
Make Flour Slurry
- Mix flour and water to make the slurry.
Thicken the Nihari
- Once the lamb shanks are tender add the flour slurry slowly while mixing. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Turn off the instant pot and leave it covered. This step will help the oil to come to the surface.
- Garnish with ginger, green chilies, and cilantro.
Video
Notes
Once the nihari is cooked, cover the pot and leave it for about 5 minutes. This will help the oil to come to the top.
You can make this recipe with chicken or goat but cooking time will be 30-40 minutes.
You can also use homemade masala.
You can make this recipe with chicken or goat but cooking time will be 30-40 minutes.
You can also use homemade masala.
Nutrition
Calories: 824kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 5mg