Best 4 Curried Short Ribs Nontraditional Nihari Recipes

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The traditional nihari is a rich, flavorful Pakistani curry made with beef shanks. It's typically cooked for hours until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. But what if you don't have the time to cook a traditional nihari? Or what if you want to try something a little different? This article will provide you with a recipe for a nontraditional nihari that uses short ribs instead of beef shanks. The result is a dish that is just as flavorful and tender as traditional nihari, but it cooks in a fraction of the time. So if you're looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy this classic Pakistani dish, then give this curried short ribs nontraditional nihari a try.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED SHORT RIBS - NONTRADITIONAL NIHARI



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Indian-style slow-cooked short ribs.

Provided by Amin

Categories     Indian Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1 pound beef bone marrow
5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons ground paprika
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 (32 ounce) carton beef stock
8 allspice berries, or more to taste
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 bunch cilantro, chopped, or to taste
2 serrano peppers, sliced into rings, or to taste
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Pat short ribs and bone marrow dry with paper towels. Drizzle 1 tablespoon canola oil on top; season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook short ribs and bone marrow in batches until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate, reserving melted beef fat in the Dutch oven.
  • Heat 1/4 canola oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and ginger garlic paste; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in curry powder and paprika; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add flour to the onion mixture, stirring constantly. Pour in beef stock, stirring to break up any clumps that form. Add allspice berries and bay leaves. Return ribs and bone marrow to the Dutch oven, ensuring they are immersed in the stock. Bring to a boil; sprinkle garam masala over the top. Cover Dutch oven tightly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meat falls off the bone when pulled with a fork, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro, serrano peppers, and ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 211.8 mg, Fat 65.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 313.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CURRIED SHORT RIBS - NONTRADITIONAL NIHARI



Curried Short Ribs - Nontraditional Nihari image

Indian-style slow-cooked short ribs.

Provided by Amin

Categories     Indian Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1 pound beef bone marrow
5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons ground paprika
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 (32 ounce) carton beef stock
8 allspice berries, or more to taste
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 bunch cilantro, chopped, or to taste
2 serrano peppers, sliced into rings, or to taste
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Pat short ribs and bone marrow dry with paper towels. Drizzle 1 tablespoon canola oil on top; season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook short ribs and bone marrow in batches until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate, reserving melted beef fat in the Dutch oven.
  • Heat 1/4 canola oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and ginger garlic paste; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in curry powder and paprika; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add flour to the onion mixture, stirring constantly. Pour in beef stock, stirring to break up any clumps that form. Add allspice berries and bay leaves. Return ribs and bone marrow to the Dutch oven, ensuring they are immersed in the stock. Bring to a boil; sprinkle garam masala over the top. Cover Dutch oven tightly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meat falls off the bone when pulled with a fork, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro, serrano peppers, and ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 211.8 mg, Fat 65.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 313.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CURRIED BEEF SHORT RIBS (SLOW COOKER)



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Now you can have an intensely-flavored exotic meal on the table with very little effort! The lime zest and lime juices brighten the rich flavors, too.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Curries

Time 6h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 lbs beef short ribs, trimmed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
1/3 cup minced shallot
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1/4 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 cups hot cooked basmati rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle ribs with 3/4 t. salt and 1/8 t. pepper. Add half of the ribs to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Place ribs in an electric slow cooker or crock pot. Repeat procedure with remaining ribs.
  • Add shallots, garlic, and ginger to skillet; saute 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup water and curry paste; cook 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk, sugar, and fish sauce. Add coconut milk mixture to cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  • Remove ribs from cooker; keep warm. Strain cooking liquid through a colander over a bowl; discard solids. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour cooking liquid into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a small bowl; stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat.
  • Stir in remaining 3/4 t. salt, remaining 1/8 t. pepper, zest, and juice.
  • Shred rib meat with 2 forks; discard bones. Serve sauce over ribs and rice.

CURRIED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Make and share this Curried Beef Short Ribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Meat

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 lbs beef short ribs, trimmed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
1/3 cup minced shallot
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1/4 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 cups hot cooked basmati rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle ribs with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add half of ribs to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Place ribs in an electric slow cooker. Repeat procedure with remaining ribs.
  • Add shallots, garlic, and ginger to pan; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup water and curry paste; cook 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk, sugar, and fish sauce. Add coconut milk mixture to cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours.
  • Remove ribs from cooker; keep warm. Strain cooking liquid through a colander over a bowl; discard solids. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure.
  • Pour cooking liquid into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag.
  • Drain drippings into a small bowl, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Stir in remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, rind, and juice.
  • Shred rib meat with 2 forks; discard bones. Serve sauce over ribs and rice.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality short ribs. Look for ribs that are well-marbled and have a good amount of meat on them.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. The garam masala is a key ingredient in this dish, but you can also add other spices that you like, such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
  • Be patient when cooking the short ribs. They need to be cooked low and slow in order to become tender. If you rush the process, the ribs will be tough.
  • Serve the short ribs with your favorite sides. Some popular options include rice, naan bread, and yogurt.

Conclusion:

This curried short ribs recipe is a delicious and easy way to make a traditional Pakistani dish. The short ribs are cooked in a flavorful curry sauce that is made with a variety of spices and herbs. The result is a dish that is both flavorful and tender. Serve the short ribs with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

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