Nihari (نہاری)
Slow-cooked beef shank stew with bone marrow, thickened with wheat flour and spiced with a complex nihari masala — Lahore's pride.
Why It Works
Overnight simmering extracts collagen and marrow fat, creating a gelatinous, spoon-coating broth; the wheat flour (atta) thickens it further into a uniquely silky, stew-like consistency.
Key Ingredients
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