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Bowl of Chicken Nihari<\/p>\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1256428151043254053907567-7.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1256428151043254053907567-7.jpg?w=840\" alt=\"Bowl of Chicken Nihari\" class=\"wp-image-2524\"\/>
Bowl of Chicken Nihari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In between graduate study assignments, job searches, and cover letters, I suddenly got a craving for Nihari. But I was not in the mood to drive 30 mins to the Halal store to get the traditional beef chunks for it. Chicken was all that was at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make chicken nihari or not to make chicken nihari. That is the question! Quelling my Shakespearean uprisings, I decided to go for it. I know I will get pushback for it from the other foodies in the house, but today was a day for experimentation. I settled on Recipe 52\u2019s<\/a> version of nihari with slight variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The masala for the nihari is made from scratch, and the whole dish was ready in under an hour ( including the defrosting of the chicken)! Set the chicken to thaw in water while you prepare the ingredients. You can cube it while it is semi-defrosted. Since I\u2019m using boneless chicken, it speeds up the cooking time even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients for Nihari Masala:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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spices for nihari masala<\/p>\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1155261444993613992070399-7.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\" data-id=\"2522\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1155261444993613992070399-7.jpg?w=840\" alt=\"spices for nihari masala\" class=\"wp-image-2522\"\/>
spices for nihari masala\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
powdered masalas for nihari<\/p>\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1155363404178962829532110-3.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\" data-id=\"2500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1155363404178962829532110-3.jpg?w=840\" alt=\"powdered masalas for nihari\" class=\"wp-image-2500\"\/>
powdered masalas for nihari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Final Nihari Spice Mix<\/p>\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1202082120720273190886320-3.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\" data-id=\"2501\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1202082120720273190886320-3.jpg?w=840\" alt=\"Final Nihari Spice Mix\" class=\"wp-image-2501\"\/>
Final Nihari Spice Mix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 tsps cumin<\/li>
  • 3 tsps coriander seeds<\/li>
  • 1 1\/2 tsp fennel seeds<\/li>
  • 1\/4 tsp black pepper<\/li>
  • 1\/4 tsp cloves<\/li>
  • 2 big black elaichi <\/li>
  • 5 small green elaichi ( cardamom)<\/li>
  • 1 peepli ( optional)<\/li>
  • 2-3 kebab cheeni\/allspice ( optional)<\/li>
  • 1 bay leaf<\/li>
  • 1 star anise<\/li>
  • 1 stuck of cinnamon ( about 2 inches)<\/li>
  • 2 tsp salt<\/li>
  • 3 tsp Kashmiri red chillies powder<\/li>
  • 1 tsp cayenne red chilli powder<\/li>
  • 3\/4 tsp turmeric powder<\/li>
  • 1\/4 tsp ground mace and nutmeg <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Slow roast on low heat all the whole spices, then add all the powdered spices and grind it. Store in an air-tight container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Nihari Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    cubed chicken for nihari<\/p>\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1227027302079414042492140.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\" data-id=\"2497\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1227027302079414042492140.jpg?w=840&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2497\"\/>
    cubing the chicken for nihari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    onions for nihari<\/p>\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1226257483121931794221326.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\" data-id=\"2498\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1226257483121931794221326.jpg?w=840\" alt=\"onions for nihari\" class=\"wp-image-2498\"\/>
    onions for nihari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Tari for nihari<\/p>\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1247022125126745412405671.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\" data-id=\"2499\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themeanderingpath.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20220323_1247022125126745412405671.jpg?w=840\" alt=\"preparing Tari for nihari\" class=\"wp-image-2499\"\/>
    Tari for nihari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs cubed<\/li>
    • 1\/4 cup wheat flour ( roasted)<\/li>
    • 3 cups water<\/li>
    • 1\/2 cup yogurt<\/li>
    • 1 onion sliced<\/li>
    • 1 Serrano chilli<\/li>
    • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste <\/li>
    • 1\/4 cup oil plus another 1\/4 cup to steep 2 tsp of the nigari masala in for Tari.<\/li>
    • 1 tsp \/ cube of concentrate chicken stock ( since I\u2019m using boneless chicken here)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Directions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n