Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
500 g

Mutton - Rang Pieces

cleaned

2 unit

Onions

sliced

2 tbsp

Ginger

chopped

8 cloves

Garlic

chopped

1 tsp

Turmeric powder

2 tsp

Homemade tomato puree

2 unit

Bay leaf

2 cup

Water

1 cup

Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)

beaten

2 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 tsp

Ghee

1 tsp

Ginger

julienned

1 pinch

Nutmeg powder

0.5 tsp

Mace powder

1 unit

Cinnamon Stick

0.25 tsp

Black pepper powder

2 unit

Bay leaf

1 unit

Black cardamom

1 tsp

Red Chilli powder

Step 1
~5 min

Clean the mutton pieces and rub with salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 2
~5 min

In a bowl, mix nutmeg powder, mace powder, black pepper powder, bay leaves, black cardamom, and red chili powder.

Step 3
~5 min

Place a pressure cooker on medium flame and add ghee and oil.

Step 4
~5 min

Add sliced onions and saute until soft.

Step 5
~5 min

Add chopped ginger and garlic cloves. Sauté until the raw smell goes away.

Step 6
~5 min

Add the marinated mutton pieces and fry until the color changes (approx. 10 minutes).

Step 7
~5 min

Add bay leaves, tomato puree, and the dry spice mixture.

Step 8
~5 min

Sauté for 5 minutes until well combined.

Step 9
~5 min

Add beaten curd and water.

Step 10
~5 min

Close the pressure cooker lid. Cook for 5-6 whistles on medium flame.

Step 11
~5 min

Allow pressure to release naturally.

Step 12
~5 min

Transfer Nihari Gosht to a serving bowl and add julienned ginger.

Step 13
~5 min

Serve with Tawa Paratha or Methi Matar Pulao.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a thicker gravy, add a slurry of wheat flour and water at the end.

Adjust the amount of red chili powder to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Medium (pressure cooker hissing)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with naan bread or rice.

Garnish with ginger juliennes, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tawa Paratha
Methi Matar Pulao
Naan

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Awadh (Lucknow), India

Cultural Significance

A dish historically enjoyed by royalty and nobility.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Eid
Weddings

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Celebration
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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