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Easy Instant Pot Nihari (Pakistani Beef Stew)

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Learn how to make classic Pakistani red meat Nihari in the instantaneous Pot. This brief and smooth recipe offers all of the genuine taste in 30 minutes of prep time!

It’s been two years considering I shared my easy slow Cooker Nihari recipe, and it’s nonetheless one of the maximum popular recipes on my blog!

Considering that then, I’ve received tons of messages that have made my day, like ‘I didn’t realize nihari may be this smooth’, ‘it tastes just like eating place nihari’, and ‘that is the best selfmade nihari I’ve had’!

I’ve additionally acquired many questions on converting the recipe to a pressure cooker/instant Pot.

In a completely ‘you asked, I brought’ style, I gift to you…immediately Pot Nihari!

Nevertheless easy, still true-tasting, and simply 30 minutes of prep time.

Side note: To undertaking my claim, I set a timer for 30 minutes before I started out making this. And bet what? i was ultimate my immediate Pot lid whilst the timer finished, little one interruptions protected.

Easy Instant Pot Nihari (Pakistani Beef Stew)
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Tips For Making Instant Pot Nihari

The previous tips from my slow cooker nihari recipe are still applicable in this recipe. Here are a few FAQs plus some new tricks I’ve tried & learned!

  • Using bones alongside the beef will enhance the flavor (a nice compensation for cooking it quickly in the Instant Pot). I’ve included 1/3 lb, but feel free to use more if desired.
  • After several experiments, I figured out how to make the BEST gluten-free version of nihari. You simply dry roast Brown Rice Flour OR Sorghum flour for 4-5 minutes over low-medium heat and use it as a substitute for atta flour. Dry roasting it deeply enhances the flavor and pretty much replicates the atta version. Try it with my gluten-free no-yeast naan!
  • Beef Shank meat (preferred cut for nihari) requires a longer cooking time than Beef Stew meat. If using Beef Shank, increase Pressure Cooking time to 50 minutes instead of 45.
  • If you want to double this recipe, double the ingredients and increase the time of sautéing the onions and meat, but pressure cook for the same time.

Why This Recipe Works

My nihari recipes are the result of not anything but extreme trial and error, emphasis on the error. these are just a number of the “why’s” behind the manner I prepare dinner nihari.

  • If you try to thicken the gravy by way of adding in flour, it will bring about clumps. To keep away from this, get rid of a number of the nihari liquid (using water dilutes the flavor), allow it to cool, after which whisk within the nihari liquid. You’ll add this slurry to the nihari after the preliminary cooking has finished.
  • In my gradual cooker recipe, i use much less complete spices (the longer cooking time infuses extra in their taste). seeing that I’m making it within the immediately Pot, I’m greater generous with them.
  • The key to a awesome nihari is an intentional depth of flavor. Deeply brown onions, fresh spices infusing the oil, properly braised meat..all this contributes to the respected flavor of nihari.

Nihari Masala

Using Pre-made Nihari Masala

Because Nihari needs such a lot of spices, I at the start created this recipe the usage of half of a tablespoon of pre-made Nihari masala powder. Use too much of the powder (like the whole packet as the container shows) and also you’ll emerge as having Nihari that tastes a piece manufactured and a lot like your fellow Pakistani neighbor’s Nihari because they used the equal powder. Use simply a piece and it’ll provide your dish an additional oomph and suitable shade.

Also, I’ve had many questions about using simply the spice blend. I’m now not above the use of pre-made spice mixes, but I pick no longer to use the advised portions because it is able to flavor quite harsh. Plus, the flavors are just greater stated whilst you use fresh spices. keep in mind that you’ll need to alter the salt/spice level relying on which emblem and how much masala you operate.

Homemade Nihari Masala

As always, I prefer to use fresh spices, homemade spices when I can. It took me a while, but I finally created a Nihari Masala Powder that works with this recipe. As always, if you’re missing a spice (or three!), don’t let that deter you from making it.

Nihari Masala – makes ~1 tbsp, all of which you’ll use

  • ½-1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder or paprika, for color
  • 1 small black cardamom pod
  • 1 small (1- inch) mace blade (or piece of mace)
  • 3/4-inch peepli (long pepper)
  • 1/4 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1/4 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp caraway seeds (shah zeera)
  • 1/8 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
  • pinch cane sugar
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Easy Instant Pot Nihari (Pakistani Beef Stew)

Easy Instant Pot Nihari (Pakistani Beef Stew)

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Learn how to make classic Pakistani red meat Nihari in the instantaneous Pot. This brief and smooth recipe offers all of the genuine taste in 30 minutes of prep time!
prep time
30 mins
cooking time
1 hour
servings
4
total time
1 hour 30 mins

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Whole Spices

  • 1 star anise, (badiyan)

  • 2 small bay leaves , (tez patta)

  • 1 3-4" cinnamon stick , (daarchini)

  • Ground Spices

  • 3-4 whole cloves ground into a powder using a mortar & pestle

  • 3 green cardamom pods seeds removed and ground into a powder using a mortar & pestle

  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds ground into a powder using a mortar & pestle

  • ½-1 tsp paprika powder

  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder

  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder

  • 1/4 tsp turmeric

  • 1/4-1/2 tsp red chili powder or cayenne

  • 1/4 tsp crushed red chili pepper

  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder, optional

  • pinch nutmeg

  • 1/2 tbsp store-bought Nihari masala powder or 1 tbsp homemade nihari masala (recipe in post)

  • Nihari

  • 1/3 cup grapeseed, canola or other neutral oil

  • 1 tbsp ghee or butter

  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced

  • 5-6 (1 tbsp) garlic cloves, crushed using a mortar & pestle

  • 1 inch (~1 tbsp) piece ginger, crushed using a mortar & pestle

  • 1 lb beef stew or shank pieces – about 1 ½-2 inch cubed

  • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, or to taste

  • 3- 3 1/2 cups water

  • 1/4 cup Duram Atta Flour, sub roasted brown rice flour or sorghum flour for gluten-free*

  • 1/3-1/2 lb beef bones

  • Garnishings

  • 1 inch piece ginger, julienned

  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1-2 mild green chillies, finely chopped

  • crispy fried onions (optional)

Instructions

1
Pick the Sauté – greater placing at the on the spot Pot. as soon as hot, add the oil, ghee, and onion, and sauté until the onion turns golden, about 10-12 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and ginger and hold to sauté until the raw scent disappears, about 15-20 seconds.
3
Add beef (together with bones) and sauté for approximately four-five minutes or till it starts to brown.
4
Press the Cancel button to show off the immediately Pot. add the entire spices, powdered spices, and salt and sauté for approximately 20 seconds. Pour inside the water and stir to deglaze any browned bits from the bottom.
5
Secure the lid and set the pressure release to Sealing. select the meat/Stew placing and flip the stress level to excessive. If using red meat Stew meat, strain cook dinner for the default 45 minutes. If using pork Shank meat, boom time to 50 mins.
6
Allow obviously launch for 5 mins, then flow the stress release to Venting to launch the remaining stress. remove the whole spices, if favored.
7
Take out a cup of the liquid of the Nihari right into a bowl. let it cool a little through adding an ice dice to it. area the atta or roasted brown rice flour* in another bowl. step by step, whisk within the Nihari liquid to the atta to form a smooth slurry (small clumps are ok). Slowly stir this slurry again into the on the spot Pot to prevent clumps. flavor and adjust salt & seasoning as favored.
8
At ease the lid once more and set the pressure release to Sealing. select the pressure cook dinner setting and set the cooking time for 10 minutes at low pressure. let clearly release for five min. If needed, select Saute – excessive to reduce down and thicken the nihari to preferred consistency.
9
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve alongside the garnishing with naan.

Notes

Traditionally, atta flour is used to thicken the curry. For a gluten-free option, dry roast the brown rice flour in a non-stick pan over low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Stir constantly to ensure even roasting. *If you do not use the pre-made store-bought Nihari Masala, increase the rest of the spices per taste. You can also try adding ginger powder, onion powder, and garam masala to boost flavor.
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