Beef Nihari with Whole-Wheat Pita Bread

Yields4 Servings

DifficultyIntermediatePrep Time30 minsCook Time3 hrs 30 minsTotal Time4 hrs

1 lb BeefEye of round, extra lean, cut into medium cubes

1 tbsp Garlic Paste

1 tsp Ginger Paste

¾ tsp Salt

2 tbsp Homemade Nihari Masala

1 tbsp Gram FlourRoasted

4 ½ cups Water

¼ cup Whole Wheat Flour

1 tsp Paprika

1 tsp Garam Masala

4 Whole Wheat Pita Breads

2 tbsp CilantroFinely chopped for garnish

½ tbsp GingerThinly sliced for garnish

1 tbsp Jalapeño PeppersFinely chopped for garnish

Lemon wedgesFor garnish

Cooking Oil Spray

In a large non-stick pot, over medium high heat, evenly spray cooking oil for 4 seconds. Add beef and pan sear on all sides; add garlic and ginger paste, salt, homemade Nihari masala and gram flour and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.

Add 4 cups water and turn the heat to the highest setting; bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to the lowest setting, cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until beef is almost cooked.

In a small bowl, combine remaining water and whole wheat flour to make a fine paste. Add this paste slowly to the beef mixture and mix well removing any lumps.

Sprinkle paprika and garam masala on top and spray cooking oil for 4 seconds. Cover and cook for 1 ½ hour until beef is completely cooked and tender and the gravy thickens.

Finish Nihari by spraying cooking oil for 2 seconds and garnish with cilantro, ginger, jalapeño peppers and lemon wedges.

Warm the pita by sprinkling a few drops of water on the pita bread and heating on a pan or grill.

Enjoy Beef Nihari with warm whole wheat pita bread.