Nihari Masala

Nihari Masala is a fragrant spice blend used to prepare Nihari, a traditional slow-cooked stew popular in Indian and Pakistani cuisine, typically made with beef, lamb, or goat. This masala is essential for creating the dish’s rich and aromatic flavor. It usually includes a combination of spices like fennel, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, mace, and black pepper, among others. The spices are roasted and ground into a fine powder, which is added to the meat and broth, allowing the flavors to develop slowly over hours of cooking. The result is a deeply flavorful and aromatic stew, often served with naan or paratha.