Lucknowi Nihari (Slow-cooked Beef Stew)

Slow-cooked Beef Stew, also known as Lucknowi Nihari, is a traditional dish from the Awadhi Cuisine of India. This rich and flavorful stew is made with tender beef and a blend of aromatic spices, slow-cooked to perfection.

Non Vegetarian Gluten Free Main Course Awadhi Beef Stew Lucknowi Nihari Awadhi Cuisine Slow Cooked
Lucknowi Nihari (Slow-cooked Beef Stew)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef, cut into chunks
  • 2 onions, finely sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 green cardamom pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 tbsp red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
  3. Add the beef chunks, yogurt, and spices. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the water and bring the stew to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
  5. Once the beef is cooked, adjust the seasoning and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
4 hours
Total time:
4 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Stirring spoon Cutting board Knife

Tools

Cooking thermometer Cheesecloth (for straining)

Serving suggestions

Serve the Slow-cooked Beef Stew with naan or steamed rice for a hearty meal.

Tips & tricks

For even more flavor, marinate the beef in yogurt and spices for a few hours before cooking.

Cost

$25