The use of spice mix, especially Nihari Masala, a bold collection of seasonings ... flavours gradually during cooking, so the finished powder should be fine but not overly powdery.

strain it to get a fine powder and keep it aside. 5. In a bowl, add 2 tbsp wheat flour to 1 cup water, whisk until lumps dissolve. Then add 2 tbsp nihari masala, 1 tbsp kewra or screw pine water ...

For the meat: 1kg beef shank or mutton ½ cup ghee or oil 2 onions finely sliced 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste For the Nihari masala: 1 tbsp coriander powder 1 tbsp fennel powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1.