Pakistani Beef Nihari

Divine Beef Nihari

Slow-Cooked • Rich • Timeless

Taste the Difference

A deeply traditional dish, perfected with patience — slow-braised halal beef shank, layered spices, and a silky, luxurious gravy. This is comfort food at its highest level, crafted the Divine way.

Ingredients

Divine Beef & Base

• 3 lb Divine Foods USA beef shank (nihari cut, bone-in preferred)
• 10 cups water or Divine beef bone broth
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• ½ cup neutral oil or ghee
• 2 tablespoons ginger paste
• 2 tablespoons garlic paste

Nihari Masala (Homemade Preferred)

• 2 tablespoons coriander powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder (for color and mild heat)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground mace (javitri)
• Salt to taste

Thickening Slurry

• ¼ cup whole wheat flour (atta)
• ½ cup water

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Onions

Heat oil or ghee in a heavy pot over medium-low heat.
Add sliced onions and cook slowly until deep golden brown.
This step builds the foundation of flavor.

Step 2: Build the Masala Base

Add ginger and garlic paste. Sauté until fragrant.
Stir in all spices and cook for about 1 minute until aromatic.

Step 3: Add the Divine Beef

Add the beef shank to the pot.
Sear over medium heat until lightly browned and fully coated in the masala.

Step 4: Slow Simmer

Pour in water or broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours.
Cook until the meat is fork-tender and begins to pull from the bone.

Step 5: Thicken

Whisk flour and water into a smooth slurry.
Slowly pour into the pot while stirring continuously.
Simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until the gravy becomes thick, glossy, and rich.

Step 6: Finish — Divine Style

Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of ghee over the top for a traditional finishing touch.
Adjust salt and spice levels to taste.

Garnish (Essential)

• Julienned fresh ginger
• Chopped cilantro
• Sliced green chilies
• Fresh lemon wedges

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Fresh naan or khameeri roti
• Optional: roasted bone marrow from the shank

Divine Tip

Nihari develops even deeper flavor over time.
Allow it to rest overnight and reheat gently for a richer, more complex taste.

Taste the Difference — Divine

Slow cooking, premium halal beef, and timeless tradition — perfected.