Chicken Nihari

Nihari is a famous curry across Asia. It can be made with chicken/beef/mutton and tastes best with naan. Try this recipe of chicken nihari and enjoy at any time of the day.

FOR NIHARI MASALA POWDER

• 2 teaspoons ‏fennel seeds
• 2 teaspoons ‏coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons ‏cumin seeds
• 8 ‏black pepper corns
• 5 ‏green cardamoms
• 2 ‏black cardamoms
• 1 inch ‏cinnamon stick
• 4 ‏dried red chilies
• 1 ‏badian ka phool (aniseed flower)
• 1/2 teaspoon ‏turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon ‏grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ‏ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon ‏chili powder

FOR NIHARI

• 2 tablespoons ‏nihari masala powder (made at home or can be bought from the supermarket)
• 1 teaspoon ‏salt
• 1 kg ‏chicken
• 1 tablespoon ‏garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ‏ginger,chopped
• 8-10 cups ‏water
• 1/2 cup ‏flour
• 1/4 cup ‏oil
• 2 large ‏onions, sliced
• 2 ‏lemons, slices (for garnishing)
• 6 ‏green chilies (for garnishing)
• ‏julienned ginger (for garnishing)
• 1 bowl ‏yogurt

Directions

1. For nihari masala powder grind the first eleven ingredients into a fine powder. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Store this masala powder in an airtight container.
2. Place a pan over medium heat. Add chicken, 4 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger and 1/2 teaspoon of salt along with 6 cups of water. When it starts boiling reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 min.
3. Take out the chicken pieces in a plate and set aside. Reserve the water separately (this water is known as yakhni).
4. Heat oil in a deep pan. Add onion and fry until golden brown. Take it out and grind it along with 2 tablespoons of water to make a paste.
5. Add chicken pieces, garlic, ginger and onion paste. Stir fry for 6-8 min
6. Now add yogurt and nihari masala powder.Stir fry for 10 more minutes.
7. Mix flour in 1/2 glass of cold water and add in the pan with constant stirring. When it starts boiling pour the yakhni. Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour (stirring occasionally) until oil separates from the mixture.
8. Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped green chilies and julienned ginger. Serve with naan and ENJOY!!!!