Nihari-Inspired Beef Stew

Name: Nihari-Inspired Beef Stew
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4-5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1½-inch chunks; 2 large red onions, halved and thickly sliced; 2 teaspoons garam masala; ... and more. Sign up for full access to all ingredients and instructions.

By Julia RackowOctober 13, 2020

Makes
6 servings
Cook Time
3½ hours
Active time plus cooling
30 minutes active
Rating
3

Nihari is a richly spiced South Asian stew, often made with a special spice blend called nihari masala, and with genrous amounts of browned onions and fresh ginger. Our much-simplified version depends on readily available garam masala (an Indian spice blend) for warmth and complexity, supplemented by the earthy, fruity notes of sweet paprika. We add grated fresh ginger and lemon juice at the very end to sharpen the all the flavors. Serve with basmati rice or warmed flatbread.

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