Beef stew

2" cinnamon stick

2 to 3 cardamom

3 to 4 cloves

3/4 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

1/4 tsp aniseed

1/8 tsp nutmeg ground

1/8 tsp mace ground

Grind all the above ingredients and leave aside. Roasting it is optional.

2 tbsp oil

1 lb stew meat cut into cubes

2 bay leaves

4 tbsp onion

1 tsp garlic

1 tsp ginger

1 tbsp coriander ground

1/2 tbsp chillie powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

3/4 tsp salt

1 tbsp vinegar

2 tbsp yogurt

1 1/2 cup water

2 tbsp flour in 4 tbsp water

Wash the meat and cut into cubes, it is about 1 1/2 cups of meat.

Heat oil, sauté onions, ginger, garlic and then add the meat.

Add coriander powder, chillie powder, turmeric, salt, the ground spices and vinegar. Beat the yogurt with water, then add it to the meat. Cook covered in low to medium heat till the meat is soft and well cooked.

Add the flour dissolved in the 4 tbsp water towards the end and cook for a few minutes. The flour mixture thickens the gravy.

This beef stew or Nihari is served hot with rice or flatbread and goes to Hyderabadi Ramadan food festival 2011.

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