Nihari is a national dish in Pakistan, and one dish you’ll be sure to have if you travel there. Most ingredients are fairly common, with a few exceptions, but its a great, hearty recipe that can be replicated at home if you have the patience to spare! Try Nihari with basmati rice and a side of Naan bread. Ingredients Whole Spices 1/2 piece of a small star anise 1-2 small bay leaves 1 inch piece cinnamon stick Ground Spices 2-3 whole cloves ground into a Powder using a mortar and pestle 2-3 green cardamom pods seeds removed and ground into a powder using a mortar and pestle 1/2 tsp fennel seeds ground into a powder using a mortar and pestle 1/2 tsp paprika powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4-1/2 tsp Asian red chili powder or cayenne 1/4 tsp crushed red chili flakes 1/4 tsp black pepper powder 1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional) pinch nutmeg 1/2 tbsp Nihari Masala Powder Nihari Masala 1/3 cup canola or other neutral oil 1 tbsp ghee or butter 1 large onion thinly sliced 5-6 garlic cloves crushed 3/4- inch piece ginger crushed 1 1/4 tsp salt or to […]

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