Nihari (Muslim Indian Beef Stew) | Saveur

Ingredients

• 3 lb. beef short ribs (about 6 pieces)
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp. roasted chana dal (yellow split peas)
• ¹⁄₂ cup ghee
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 8 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 (15-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup plain, full-fat yogurt
• 3 tbsp. besan (chickpea flour), mixed with 3 tbsp. water
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tbsp. garam masala
• 2 tsp. red chile powder, preferably Kashmiri or cayenne
• Naan bread, for serving (optional)