Whole wheat flour (atta) 1/2 cup or 1 tbsp Corn flour mixed in 1/4 cup water
Julienned gingerfor garnishing
Lemon slicesfor garnishing
Fresh chopped corianderfor garnishing
Chopped green chiliesfor garnishing
Instructions
Add the whole spices mentioned under the whole spice mix to a dry pan and roast over a medium to low heat till its aromatic. Keep stirring to prevent it from burning.
Grind this using a grinder and then pass through a sieve to remove big particles.
Add rest of the powder spices and mix. This spice mix can be stored in a refrigerator up to a month.
Pour oil in a pressure cooker and allow it to heat.
Add onions and allow to just soften. Then add the ginger garlic paste and saute for 1 minute until raw smell goes off.
Add the beef and fry over high flame till the water evaporates.
Add 2 tbsp of the ready made nihari masala and cook till there is no more smell of raw meat.
Add water and salt.
Close the pressure cooker and allow to cook for 20 mins.
In a separate pan dry heat flour (atta) till it turns a light golden-brown color.
Make a spoonful of flour and mix it with water to turn to a paste. Add to the nihari slowly while stirring till it thickens.
Alternatively, you can use corn flour mixed in a little water. It gives more glossy and creamy look to the dish.