Nihari for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Nihari for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The warming and hearty profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced ghee used that way before.

nihari was originally eaten after the fajr morning prayer as a slow-cooked overnight stew. I explained the a Karachi biryani house context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. lassi was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.