How long does Nalli Nihari take?

1 hour 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Nalli Nihari serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Nalli Nihari spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Nalli Nihari?

750 grams Mutton Leg (Trotters), 1½ tbsp Wheat Flour, ½ cup Ghee, 3 cup Onion, 3 Green Cardamom, 1 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Nalli Nihari?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Nalli Nihari?

About 695 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Nalli Nihari

Name: Nalli Nihari
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 Black Cardamom; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 1½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 4 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; ½ Mace; ¼ Nutmeg; 2 tbsp Dry Rose Petals; 2 Long Pepper; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ cup Salt; 1 tsp Dry Ginger Powder; ½ cup Ghee; 2 Bay Leaves; 3 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 750 grams Mutton Leg (Trotters); 1½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 cup Water; 1½ tbsp Wheat Flour; ½ cup Water; 3 tbsp Green Chilli, Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger, Julienne; 1 Lemon, Wedges; 3 sprigs Coriander Leaves; As Needed Reserved Fat

105 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 95 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as nihari · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies High protein Low carb

Nalli nihari: mutton shanks simmered in a ground masala of mace and rose petals, thickened with wheat flour. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 1 hour 45 min, video.

High protein

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

28 items

4 people

Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Green Cardamom3
Black Cardamom1
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Fennel Seeds1½ tsp
Cloves4
Cinnamon1 inch
Mace½
Nutmeg¼
Dry Rose Petals2 tbsp
Long Pepper2
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Salt½ cup
Dry Ginger Powder1 tsp
Ghee½ cup
Bay Leaves2
Onion, Thinly Sliced3 cup
Mutton Leg (Trotters)750 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tbsp
Water2½ cup
Wheat Flour1½ tbsp
Green Chilli, Chopped3 tbsp
Ginger, Julienne1 tbsp
Lemon, Wedges1
Coriander Leaves3 sprigs
Reserved FatAs Needed

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	695kcal	2780kcal
Protein	41g	163g
Carbohydrate	24g	96g
Fat	49g	198g
Fibre	6.6g	26g
Sugar	4.9g	20g

Method

1
Grind all the ingredients for the masala into a fine powder. Mix with the rest of the powdered spices and salt.
Black PeppercornsGreen CardamomBlack CardamomCoriander SeedsCuminFennel SeedsClovesCinnamonMaceNutmegDry Rose PetalsLong PepperTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderSaltDry Ginger Powder
2
Heat ghee in a pot and add bay leaf and onion. Saute until the onion turns golden brown. Remove ⅓ of the onions and set aside.
GheeBay LeavesOnion
3
Add the mutton shanks and saute for 4 minutes.
Mutton Leg (Trotters)
4
Add the ginger-garlic paste and the Nihari masala. Add 2 cups of water. Saute for 5 minutes, then add the hot water.
Ginger Garlic PasteWater
5
Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until the meat is completely cooked. Turn off the heat and allow it to rest for 10 minutes or until the fat floats on top. Remove the excess fat and set it aside for garnishing later.
6
Mix the wheat flour and water to form a thin mixture. Add it gradually into the pot until it thickens. Add the brown onions that had been removed earlier. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until it reaches the desired consistency, and remove from the heat.
Wheat FlourWater
7
Serve hot, with the toppings.
Green ChilliGingerLemonCoriander LeavesReserved Fat

Before you start

How long does Nalli Nihari take?: 1 hour 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Nalli Nihari serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Nalli Nihari vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Nalli Nihari spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Nalli Nihari?: 750 grams Mutton Leg (Trotters), 1½ tbsp Wheat Flour, ½ cup Ghee, 3 cup Onion, 3 Green Cardamom, 1 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Nalli Nihari?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Nalli Nihari?: About 695 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.