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Quick Beef Nihari (Pressure Cooker)
75% authentic · Pakistani
A simplified and faster version of traditional Beef Nihari, utilizing a pressure cooker to significantly reduce cooking time while retaining the essential flavors. Perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- Beef cubes (chuck or shank)750g
- Vegetable oil1/4 cup
- Onions, finely chopped2 large
- Ginger-garlic paste2 tbsp
- Nihari masala powder3 tbsp
- Red chili powder1 tsp
- Turmeric powder1/2 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Water4 cups
- All-purpose flour or atta3 tbsp
- Water (for slurry)1/4 cup
- Garnish: Ginger juliennesfor garnish
- Garnish: Green chilies, choppedfor garnish
- Garnish: Fresh coriander leaves, choppedfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- 2
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add beef cubes and brown them.
- 4
Stir in nihari masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add 4 cups of water. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 45-60 minutes, or until beef is tender.
- 6
Once pressure is released, whisk together flour and 1/4 cup water to make a slurry. Stir it into the nihari.
- 7
Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens.
- 8
Adjust seasoning. Garnish with ginger, green chilies, and coriander.
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