Recipe For Chicken Nihari

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Nihari masala (a special blend with fennel, cloves, cinnamon, and more)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust for heat preference)
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste (freshly made preferred)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 4-5 black peppercorns whole
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (optional for finishing)
• Salt to taste
• 2 lbs (900 g) Chicken, Bone-in pieces preferred
• 1/4 cup Cooking oil, Mustard oil or vegetable oil
• 6 cups Water, Adjust for gravy consistency
• 2 medium Onions, Thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Wheat flour (atta), For thickening the gravy
• 1-inch piece Fresh ginger, Sliced