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Duration Special Nihari Recipe

Awadhi · Non Vegeterian · 2h 15m · 4 servings

Cook It

For the soul.

135 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 1 kg mutton - (i used shanks)
  • 2 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ginger - crushed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic - crushed
  • + 19 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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For the convenience.

35 mins
~₹350 total

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How to Make Duration Special Nihari Recipe at Home

Ingredients (24 items)

  • mutton - (i used shanks)— 1 kg
  • sunflower oil— 2 tablespoon
  • water— 1/4 cup
  • ginger - crushed— 1 teaspoon
  • garlic - crushed— 1 teaspoon
  • onion - sauteed and ground— 1 teaspoon
  • tablespoons curd (dahi / yogurt)— 3
  • rose water— 2 teaspoon
  • saffron strands - soaked in milk for 10 minutes— 1/2 teaspoon
  • coriander (dhania) leaves - small bunch
  • -/2 inch ginger - julienne— 1
  • cardamom (elaichi) pods/seeds— 4
  • inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)— 1
  • black cardamom (badi elaichi)— 2
  • bay leaves (tej patta)— 2
  • turmeric powder (haldi)— 1 teaspoon
  • coriander powder (dhania)— 1 teaspoon
  • red chilli powder— 1 teaspoon
  • teaspoons garam masala powder— 2
  • nutmeg powder— 1/4 teaspoon
  • cardamom powder (elaichi)— 1/2 teaspoon
  • salt - to taste
  • whole wheat flour— 1 cup
  • water - as required
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time2h
Total Time2h 15m
Servings4
CourseDinner
CuisineAwadhi
DietNon Vegeterian
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    To prepare Awadhi Khaas Nihari Recipe, firstly slowly add water into the whole wheat flour and make a tight dough

  2. 2

    This dough is to seal the vessel

  3. 3

    Once it is ready, keep it aside

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a wok/ pan and add whole spices (green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black cardamom and bay leaves

  5. 5

    Now add the meat and saute for 6-7 minutes

  6. 6

    Add salt and turmeric and mix well

  7. 7

    Pour in the water, cover the pan and cook

  8. 8

    When it comes to a boil, immediately add ginger- garlic paste, coriander powder, red chilli and onion paste

  9. 9

    Now add nicely whisked yogurt, rose water , garam masala, nutmeg and cinnamon powder and saffron soaked milk/water

  10. 10

    Cover the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes

  11. 11

    Now transfer the prepared meat mix in a broad base heavy bottom vessel/ handi

  12. 12

    Cover the with a lid and seal it with the wheat dough and leave to cook on slow fire

  13. 13

    This may take 1

  14. 14

    5- 2 hours

  15. 15

    Once the meat is cooked till tender, garnish with fresh coriander and ginger juliennes

  16. 16

    Serve Awadhi Khaas Nihari Recipe hot with roomali roti or butter garlic naan and rice

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nihari

What is Nihari?+
Duration Special Nihari Recipe is a non vegeterian Awadhi dinner dish made with mutton - (i used shanks), sunflower oil, water, ginger - crushed, and more. It takes about 2h 15m to prepare and serves 4.
How long does it take to cook Nihari?+
Duration Special Nihari Recipe takes 2h 15m in total — 15 minutes of prep and 120 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Nihari?+
Duration Special Nihari Recipe requires 24 ingredients including mutton - (i used shanks), sunflower oil, water, ginger - crushed, garlic - crushed, and 19 more. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Nihari easy to make at home?+
Yes! Duration Special Nihari Recipe can be made at home in 2h 15m following the 16 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Nihari online?+
Yes! You can order Nihari from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Nihari" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.