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	'''Nihari''' ({{Langx\|hi\|निहारी}}; {{langx\|bn\|নিহারী}}; {{Langx\|ur\|{{Script\|Nastaliq\|نہاری}}}}) is a [[stew]] originating in [[Lucknow]], the capital of 18th-century [[Oudh State\|Awadh]] under the [[Mughal Empire]] in the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It consists of slow-cooked meat, mainly a [[Shank (meat)\|shank cut]] of [[beef]], [[lamb and mutton]], or [[goat meat]], as well as [[Chicken as food\|chicken]] and [[Bone marrow (food)\|bone marrow]]. It is flavoured with [[Long pepper#Usage\|long pepper]] ({{Transliteration\|hi\|pippali}}), a relative of [[black pepper]]. In [[Pakistan]] and [[Bangladesh]], nihari is often served and consumed with [[naan]].		'''Nihari''' ({{Langx\|hi\|निहारी}}; {{langx\|bn\|নিহারী}}; {{Langx\|ur\|{{Script\|Nastaliq\|نہاری}}}}) is a [[stew]] originating in [[Lucknow]], the capital of 18th-century [[Oudh State\|Awadh]] under the [[Mughal Empire]] in the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It consists of slow-cooked meat, mainly a [[Shank (meat)\|shank cut]] of [[beef]], [[lamb and mutton]], or [[goat meat]], as well as [[Chicken as food\|chicken]] and [[Bone marrow (food)\|bone marrow]]. It is flavoured with [[Long pepper#Usage\|long pepper]] ({{Transliteration\|hi\|pippali}}), a relative of [[black pepper]]. In [[Pakistan]] and [[Bangladesh]], nihari is often served and consumed with [[naan]].

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	== Etymology ==		== Etymology ==
	The name {{Transliteration\|hi\|nihari}} originates from [[Arabic]] ''{{Transliteration\|ar\|nahâr}}'' ({{Langx\|ar\|نهار\|label=none}}), meaning "morning"; it was originally eaten by [[nawab]]s in the [[Mughal Empire]] as a breakfast course following [[Fajr prayer]].		The name {{Transliteration\|hi\|nihari}} originates from [[Arabic]] ''{{Transliteration\|ar\|nahâr}}'' ({{Langx\|ar\|نهار\|label=none}}), meaning "morning"; it was originally eaten by [[nawab]]s in the [[Mughal Empire]] as a breakfast course following [[Fajr prayer]].

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	==History==		==History==
	According to many sources, nihari originated in the royal kitchens of [[Lucknow]], [[Oudh State\|Awadh]] (modern-day [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]), in the late 18th century, during the last throes of the [[Mughal Empire]]. It was originally meant to be consumed as a heavy, high-energy breakfast dish on an empty stomach by working-class citizens, particularly in colder climates and seasons. However, the dish later gained a significant amount of popularity and eventually became a staple of the royal cuisine of Mughal-era [[nawab]]s.		According to many sources, nihari originated in the royal kitchens of [[Lucknow]], [[Oudh State\|Awadh]] (modern-day [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]), in the late 18th century, during the last throes of the [[Mughal Empire]]. It was originally meant to be consumed as a heavy, high-energy breakfast dish on an empty stomach by working-class citizens, particularly in colder climates and seasons. However, the dish later gained a significant amount of popularity and eventually became a staple of the royal cuisine of Mughal-era [[nawab]]s.

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	==Popularity==		==Popularity==
	Nihari is a traditional dish among the [[Islam in India\|Indian Muslim]] communities of [[Lucknow]], [[Delhi]], and [[Bhopal]]. Following the [[partition of India]] in 1947, many [[Mahajir (Pakistan)\|Urdu-speaking Muslims]] from [[North India\|northern India]] migrated to [[Karachi]] in [[West Pakistan]] and [[Dhaka]] in [[East Pakistan]], and established a number of restaurants serving the dish. In Karachi, nihari became a large-scale success and soon spread in prominence and availability across [[Pakistan]].		Nihari is a traditional dish among the [[Islam in India\|Indian Muslim]] communities of [[Lucknow]], [[Delhi]], and [[Bhopal]]. Following the [[partition of India]] in 1947, many [[Mahajir (Pakistan)\|Urdu-speaking Muslims]] from [[North India\|northern India]] migrated to [[Karachi]] in [[West Pakistan]] and [[Dhaka]] in [[East Pakistan]], and established a number of restaurants serving the dish. In Karachi, nihari became a large-scale success and soon spread in prominence and availability across [[Pakistan]].
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	In some restaurants, a few kilograms from each day's leftover nihari is added to the next day's pot; this reused portion of the dish is known as {{Transliteration\|hi\|taar}} and is believed to provide a unique flavour. Some nihari outlets in [[Old Delhi]] claim to have kept an unbroken cycle of ''{{Transliteration\|hi\|taar}}'' going for more than a century.		In some restaurants, a few kilograms from each day's leftover nihari is added to the next day's pot; this reused portion of the dish is known as {{Transliteration\|hi\|taar}} and is believed to provide a unique flavour. Some nihari outlets in [[Old Delhi]] claim to have kept an unbroken cycle of ''{{Transliteration\|hi\|taar}}'' going for more than a century.

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	==Medicinal remedies==		==Medicinal remedies==
	Nihari is also used as a [[Traditional medicine#Home remedies\|home remedy]] for [[fever]], [[rhinorrhea]], and the [[common cold]].		Nihari is also used as a [[Traditional medicine#Home remedies\|home remedy]] for [[fever]], [[rhinorrhea]], and the [[common cold]].

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	==See also==		==See also==
	{{Portal\|India\|Food}}		{{Portal\|India\|Food}}
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	*[[List of stews]]		*[[List of stews]]

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{{Short description|Meat stew originating in the Indian subcontinent}}
{{Infobox food
| name = Nihari
| image = Mutton Nihari.jpg
| caption = [[Mutton]] Nihari
| country = Indian subcontinent
| region = [[Lucknow]], [[Oudh State|Awadh]], [[Mughal Empire]]
| year = 18th century
| national_cuisine = [[Indian cuisine|Indian]], [[Pakistani cuisine|Pakistani]], [[Bangladeshi cuisine|Bangladeshi]]
| creator = [[Mughals]]
| course = Breakfast, lunch, dinner
| served = Hot
| main_ingredient = [[Shank (meat)|Shank cut]] of [[beef]], [[lamb and mutton]], [[goat meat]], or [[Camel#Islam|camel meat]], as well as [[Chicken as food|chicken]] and [[Bone marrow (food)|bone marrow]]
| variations =
| calories =
| other = Served with [[naan]] or [[rice]] or [[Roti]]
| creators =
}}

'''Nihari''' ({{Langx|hi|निहारी}}; {{langx|bn|নিহারী}}; {{Langx|ur|{{Script|Nastaliq|نہاری}}}}) is a [[stew]] originating in [[Lucknow]], the capital of 18th-century [[Oudh State|Awadh]] under the [[Mughal Empire]] in the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It consists of slow-cooked meat, mainly a [[Shank (meat)|shank cut]] of [[beef]], [[lamb and mutton]], or [[goat meat]], as well as [[Chicken as food|chicken]] and [[Bone marrow (food)|bone marrow]]. It is flavoured with [[Long pepper#Usage|long pepper]] ({{Transliteration|hi|pippali}}), a relative of [[black pepper]]. In [[Pakistan]] and [[Bangladesh]], nihari is often served and consumed with [[naan]].

== Etymology ==
The name {{Transliteration|hi|nihari}} originates from [[Arabic]] ''{{Transliteration|ar|nahâr}}'' ({{Langx|ar|نهار|label=none}}), meaning "morning"; it was originally eaten by [[nawab]]s in the [[Mughal Empire]] as a breakfast course following [[Fajr prayer]].

==History==
According to many sources, nihari originated in the royal kitchens of [[Lucknow]], [[Oudh State|Awadh]] (modern-day [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]), in the late 18th century, during the last throes of the [[Mughal Empire]]. It was originally meant to be consumed as a heavy, high-energy breakfast dish on an empty stomach by working-class citizens, particularly in colder climates and seasons. However, the dish later gained a significant amount of popularity and eventually became a staple of the royal cuisine of Mughal-era [[nawab]]s.

==Popularity==
Nihari is a traditional dish among the [[Islam in India|Indian Muslim]] communities of [[Lucknow]], [[Delhi]], and [[Bhopal]]. Following the [[partition of India]] in 1947, many [[Mahajir (Pakistan)|Urdu-speaking Muslims]] from [[North India|northern India]] migrated to [[Karachi]] in [[West Pakistan]] and [[Dhaka]] in [[East Pakistan]], and established a number of restaurants serving the dish. In Karachi, nihari became a large-scale success and soon spread in prominence and availability across [[Pakistan]].
[[File:Beef_Nihari,_made_by_Saleha_Atif,_Pakistan.jpg|thumb|[[Karachi]]-style beef nihari in [[Ras Tanura]], [[Saudi Arabia]] – garnished with [[ginger]], [[Coriander|coriander leaves]], and [[Chili pepper|green chillies]]]]
In some restaurants, a few kilograms from each day's leftover nihari is added to the next day's pot; this reused portion of the dish is known as {{Transliteration|hi|taar}} and is believed to provide a unique flavour. Some nihari outlets in [[Old Delhi]] claim to have kept an unbroken cycle of ''{{Transliteration|hi|taar}}'' going for more than a century.

==Medicinal remedies==
Nihari is also used as a [[Traditional medicine#Home remedies|home remedy]] for [[fever]], [[rhinorrhea]], and the [[common cold]].

==See also==
{{Portal|India|Food}}
*[[Cuisine of the Indian subcontinent]]
*[[List of stews]]

{{India topics}}
{{Indian Dishes}}

[[Category:South Asian curries]]
[[Category:National dishes]]
[[Category:Muhajir cuisine]]
[[Category:Indian cuisine]]
[[Category:Indian meat dishes]]
[[Category:Indian soups and stews]]
[[Category:Telangana cuisine]]
[[Category:Hyderabadi cuisine]]
[[Category:Mughlai cuisine]]
[[Category:Bangladeshi meat dishes]]
[[Category:Bangladeshi soups and stews]]
[[Category:Pakistani soups and stews]]
[[Category:Pakistani meat dishes]]
[[Category:Lahori cuisine]]
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