Nihari Recipes
A slow-cooked breakfast stew of beef shank and bone marrow, simmered overnight with over a dozen spices. Old Lahore's gift to the world.
What is Nihari?
A slow-cooked breakfast stew of beef shank and bone marrow, simmered overnight with over a dozen spices. Old Lahore's gift to the world.
Regional Variants at a Glance
| Variant | Region | Prep | Cook | Difficulty | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Lahori Nihari | Punjab | 20m | 8h | Medium | 6 |
| Beef Nihari Karachi Style | Sindh | 30m | 4h | Medium | 6 |
| Mutton Nihari Slow Cooked | Punjab | 25m | 4h 30m | Medium | 6 |
| Bone Marrow Nihari | South Punjab | 30m | 6h | Hard | 8 |
| KP Style Nihari | KP | 20m | 3h 30m | Medium | 5 |
All Nihari Recipes
Classic Lahori Nihari
The ultimate slow-cooked breakfast stew — beef shank and bone marrow simmered overnight in a dozen spices. Old Lahore's most legendary dish.
Beef Nihari Karachi Style
Karachi-style beef nihari slow-cooked with aromatic spices and finished with fresh garnishes. This iconic breakfast dish is a Karachi staple, rich with marrow and bold flavour. The ultimate Sunday morning flex.
Mutton Nihari Slow Cooked
Lahori-style slow-cooked mutton nihari with a deeply spiced, velvety gravy — the kind that makes your whole house smell like a wedding. Rich, tender, and absolutely worth the wait.
Bone Marrow Nihari
South Punjab's legendary bone marrow nihari — intensely rich, deeply spiced, and built around nalli (marrow bones) that melt into the gravy. This is nihari at its most indulgent and most authentic.
KP Style Nihari
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's take on nihari — bolder with whole spices, less flour-thickened, and more about the pure flavour of good meat. Simple, confident, and deeply satisfying.