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Lamb shanks are cooked with spices until soft and fall off the bones
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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.
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Pakistani
Keyword: Instant pot nihari, Lamb Nihari, lamb shank nihari
Servings: 2
Calories: 824kcal
Author: Saba Ahmad

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lamb shanks about 1.5 lbs
  • 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
  • 1 packet Nihari masala check my nihari masala on 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
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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 often. Add nihari masala and cumin-coriander powder. Cook for 5-6 minutes while mixing it around.
  • 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 under pressure.

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.

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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 the cooking time will be 30-40 minutes.
You can also use homemade masala. I have a great recipe on the blog.

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