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Nihari

Shan Nihari Masala is expertly crafted with a rich blend of aromatic spices, making it easy to prepare slow-cooked Nihari with authentic flavour, irresistible aroma, and a hearty finish.

Available Pack Sizes:

60 g / 2.1 oz

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Recommended dietary allowance calculated on the basis of 2000 kcal energy requirements for an average adult per day.

Serving Size: 8g

No. of Servings: 7

	Per 100 g	Per Serve% to RDA
Energy (kcal)	206	0.8%
Total Carbohydrate (g) 25.6
Total Sugar (g)	0.7
Added Sugar (g)	0.3	0.05%
Dietary Fiber (g)	15.1
Protein (g)	9.1
Total Fat (g)	7.5	0.9%
Saturated Fat (g)	0.2	0.1%
Trans Fat (g)	0	0%
Cholesterol (mg)	0
Sodium (mg)	13500	54%

Red Chilli
Rock Salt (Himalayan Salt, 35%)
Kalonji
Dried Garlic
Dehydrated Onion
Cumin
Bay Leaf
Fennel
Cardamom
Black Pepper
Dried Ginger
Clove
Star Anise
Maltodextrin
Cane Sugar
Canola Oil (Rapeseed Oil)
Spice Oleoresin (Paprika)
Anticaking Agent: Silicon Dioxide (INS 551)

Allergy Advice: May contain traces of Sulphite, Sesame, Mustard, Soy, Gluten and Tree Nuts.

Spice Content: 64%

Ingredients Required
Meat, boneless	1kg / 2.2lbs, 4-6 large portions
Bones	2kg / 4.4lbs, (knuckle & marrow)
Onions	1 medium, finely sliced
Farina/Flour	1 cup / 100g, dissolve in 2 cups water
Cooking Oil	1 cup / 175 ml
Shan Nihari Mix	1 packet, mix in ½ cup water

Cooking

के Steps

Heat ½ cup oil, add meat and Shan Nihari Mix. Stir fry until oil separates from masala.
Add 18 cups / 3 ½ liters water and bones. Stir and bring to boil. Cover and cook undisturbed on low heat (for Goat / Lamb: 4 hours, Chicken: 3 hours).
Remove bones, collect marrow and discard bones. Add marrow to gravy.
Gradually add dissolved flour in the gravy. Stir and mix. Bring to boil and cook for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Heat remaining oil and add sliced onion. Stir fry until golden and pour into Nihari. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
Remove excessive oil before serving, if desired.

Serving Suggestions: Garnish with sliced green chilies, fresh julienne ginger & lime. Serve hot with naans.

Tips: For meat, use shank cuts. For chicken, use drum sticks.

Recipes

Daal Makhni

120 min
Medium

Butter Chicken

100 min
Difficult

Boneless chicken 1kg For marinade: Mustard oil 2 tbsp Kashmir Red chilli powder 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp Dhaniya (Coriander) powder 1 tbsp Jeera (cumin) powder 1 tsp Haldi (turmeric) powder ½ tsp Kasuri methi 1 tsp Amchur powder 1 tsp Black salt ½ tsp

Mix Veg

45 min
Easy

For blanching the cauliflower: 1. Boiling water 2. Salt a pinch 3. Turmeric a pinch 4. Cauliflower (gobhi) 500 gm For freshly crushed ginger garlic chilli paste 1. Garlic 8-10 cloves. 2. Ginger 1 inch 3. Green chillies 2-3 nos. 4. Salt a pinch

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