The Perfect Chicken Nihari For Beginners

Welcome to another delicious episode on Banglar Rannaghor! Today, we're sharing an easy-to-follow Chicken Nihari recipe that's perfect for beginners. Discover the rich flavors of this traditional dish, enhanced with aromatic spices like fennel seeds, ginger, and red chili powder. This home-cooked Nihari is not only mouth-wateringly good but also simple enough for anyone to make! Learn how to prepare this classic comfort food with our step-by-step guide. Whether you're looking to diversify your weeknight meals or prepare a special dish for family gatherings, this Chicken Nihari recipe has got you covered. Serve it with naan or roti and relish the burst of flavors in every bite! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more scrumptious recipes from around the world. Based in Toronto, Canada, we're committed to bringing you the best of the best in international cuisine!

Ingredients:
½ cup whole wheat flour (Atta)
½ cup ghee
3 medium-sized thinly sliced onions
Big pinch of salt
1 whole chicken, cut into large pieces
1½ tsp ginger powder
2 tbsp fennel seeds
1 cup water
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp red chili powder
Additional 1½ tsp salt, to taste
2½ cups hot water
1 tsp garam masala
¼ cup water for garam masala mix

Instructions:
Fry the Flour: Start by toasting ½ cup of whole wheat flour in a pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it becomes fragrant. Transfer it to a plate and set aside to cool.

Prepare the Base: In a deep pan, heat ½ cup of ghee and add the sliced onions along with a big pinch of salt. Sauté until the onions are soft but not colored.

Cook the Chicken: Add in the whole chicken pieces, another pinch of salt, and 1½ tsp of ginger powder. Sauté everything for about 5 minutes on medium heat.

Flavor Sachet: Fold a cheesecloth a few times and place 2 tbsp of fennel seeds inside. Tie the cloth securely and add it to the pan. Continue to sauté for another 10 minutes on medium heat. The onions should meld seamlessly into the juices released by the chicken.

Infuse More Flavor: In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of water with 1 tbsp each of garlic and ginger paste. Add this mixture to the pan and cook on high heat for 3 minutes.

Spice It Up: Add 1 tbsp of red chili powder and 1½ tsp of salt to the gravy. Mix well.

Simmer: Pour in 2½ cups of hot water, bring everything to a boil, cover the pan, and let it cook for 10 minutes on low heat.

Fennel Sachet: Remove the sachet of fennel seeds from the pot and squeeze out any trapped flavors using tongs.

Thicken the Gravy: In 1½ cups of water, mix the previously toasted whole wheat flour to make a thin mixture. Slowly add this to the gravy, stirring continuously until you reach your desired consistency. You may not need to use the whole mixture.

Finishing Touch: Combine 1 tsp of garam masala with ¼ cup of water and add this to the Nihari. Cover the pan and turn off the heat. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Your Chicken Nihari is ready! Serve it piping hot with naan, roti, or simply enjoy it by itself. The flavors are robust, and the method is straightforward. We hope you love it as much as we do!

Happy cooking! 🍲👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

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[nilabakery]

This looks absolutely delicious! I love how the flavors are layered so well. 🔥😋👌

[mifiminnu]

Is there any specific reason for mixing ginger garlic paste in the water, and also garam masala?

[Girlwithapot]

Wow looking perfect.. we will also try

[leadingkitchenbysumaira]

Wow amazing looks tooo yummy just perfect nihari

[AntonioVanHelsing]

The recipe mentions a whole chicken. How much is it approximately in grams?

[proudtobeamuslim]

mam, would you please tell me why this recipe is called *nihari* ?

[antontansu]

>> Simmer: Pour in 2½ cups of hot water, bring everything to a boil, cover the pan, and let it cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
Is it medium heat or low heat? The video instruction shows low heat. 🤷

[mariamwaleed]

This is not nihari, its chicken ka salan

[mariamwaleed]

I m 100 percent sure k yeh sirf dikhne m hi achi lg rhi h
Nihari m pyaaz ka koi scene nhi hota dude and btw adrak lahssa plz aise koi na add kre werna jug m se smell hi nhi jaegi adrak lhassan k paste ki ... koi itni panchayat se bhi cooking krskti h disgusting 😑 totally fail recipe