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Camel Meat Feast: Biryani, Nihari, Karahi, Dum Pukht & Mandi at Desi Foods

Recipe by Rashida Hussain

  • Ready in360 min
  • Prep120 min
  • Cook240 min
  • CuisinePakistani
  • ServesRestaurant Scale
  • Calories~1000 kcal
Camel Meat Feast: Biryani, Nihari, Karahi, Dum Pukht & Mandi at Desi Foods

Ingredients

Camel Meat Preparation

  • 2Camel
  • Large quantityCamel meat

Camel Dum Pukht

  • SomeCamel fat
  • Large quantityCamel meat (on bone)
  • SlicedGinger
  • ClovesGarlic
  • SomeGreen chilies
  • SlicedOnions
  • To tasteSalt
  • SufficientWater

Camel Nihari

  • SomeCooking oil
  • SlicedOnions
  • SomeGinger-garlic paste
  • SomeRed chili powder
  • SomeNihari masala
  • SufficientWater
  • Large quantityCamel meat (pre-cooked)
  • SomeMilk
  • Some (for tadka)Desi ghee
  • Some (for tadka)Fried onions
  • Some (for tadka)Red chili paste
  • Julienned (for garnish)Ginger
  • Sliced (for garnish)Green chilies
  • Slices (for garnish)Lemon

Camel Pulao

  • SomeCooking oil
  • SomeWhole spices (green cardamom, black cardamom, star anise, cloves, black pepper)
  • SomeGreen chilies
  • ChoppedMint leaves
  • SomeLemon slices
  • To tasteSalt
  • Large quantityPre-cooked camel meat
  • SufficientWater
  • Large quantity (soaked)Basmati rice
  • SomeFried onions
  • SomeGaram masala

Camel Biryani

  • SomeCooking oil
  • ChoppedTomatoes
  • SomeBiryani masala
  • SomeYogurt
  • Large quantityPre-cooked camel meat
  • SomeGreen chilies
  • ChoppedMint leaves
  • ChoppedCoriander leaves
  • SomeLemon slices
  • SomeFried onions
  • SufficientWater
  • Large quantity (partially cooked)Basmati rice
  • SomeOrange food color

Camel Mandi

  • SomeCooking oil
  • SomeMandi masala
  • Large quantityPre-cooked camel meat
  • SufficientWater
  • Large quantity (partially cooked)Basmati rice

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Camel Slaughter and Butchering

    Two camels are brought to the butchering area. The butchering process begins, with the camel meat being expertly cut into large pieces and then smaller, manageable portions for cooking. The meat is then packed into bags.

  2. 2.Meat Delivery to Kitchen

    The freshly butchered camel meat, packed in bags, is transported to the restaurant kitchen and weighed on a scale. The total weight is noted as 83.60 kg.

  3. 3.Prepare Camel Dum Pukht

    Heat some camel fat in a large pot over high flame. Add large pieces of camel meat and sliced ginger. Then add green chilies, garlic cloves, and sliced onions. Season with salt and add sufficient water. Cover the pot and let it cook on dum (slow cook).

  4. 4.Prepare Camel Nihari

    Heat cooking oil in a separate pot. Add sliced onions and fry until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, and nihari masala. Cook the spices with some water. Add pre-cooked camel meat and milk. Prepare a tadka (tempering) with desi ghee, fried onions, and red chili paste, then pour it over the nihari. Garnish with julienned ginger, sliced green chilies, and lemon slices.

  5. 5.Prepare Camel Pulao

    Heat cooking oil in a large pot. Add whole spices, green chilies, mint leaves, and lemon slices. Add pre-cooked camel meat, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then add soaked basmati rice. Cook until the rice is partially done. Add fried onions and garam masala. Cover the pot and cook on dum until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.

  6. 6.Prepare Camel Biryani

    Heat cooking oil in a large pot. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened. Add biryani masala and yogurt, stirring well. Add pre-cooked camel meat, green chilies, mint leaves, coriander leaves, lemon slices, and fried onions. Add water and cook the mixture. Layer the partially cooked basmati rice over the meat mixture. Drizzle orange food color over the rice. Cover the pot and cook on dum until the biryani is fragrant and the rice is perfectly cooked.

  7. 7.Prepare Camel Mandi

    Heat cooking oil in a large pot. Add Mandi masala and pre-cooked camel meat. Add water and bring to a boil. Add partially cooked basmati rice. Cover the pot and cook on dum until the rice is tender and infused with flavor.

  8. 8.Serving the Feast

    The various camel meat dishes, including Biryani, Nihari, Karahi, Dum Pukht, and Mandi, are served hot to customers. Each dish is garnished appropriately and presented for a delightful dining experience.

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Camel Meat Feast: Biryani, Nihari, Karahi, Dum Pukht & Mandi at Desi Foods

Ready in

360 mins

Cuisine

Pakistani

Prep Time

120 min

Cook Time

240 min

Serving

Restaurant Scale

Calories / Serving

~1000 kcal
Recipe by Rashida Hussain on YouTube
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Camel Meat Preparation

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Camel Dum Pukht

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Camel Nihari

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Camel Pulao

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Camel Biryani

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Camel Mandi

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Camel Slaughter and Butchering

    Two camels are brought to the butchering area. The butchering process begins, with the camel meat being expertly cut into large pieces and then smaller, manageable portions for cooking. The meat is then packed into bags.

  2. 2

    Meat Delivery to Kitchen

    The freshly butchered camel meat, packed in bags, is transported to the restaurant kitchen and weighed on a scale. The total weight is noted as 83.60 kg.

  3. 3

    Prepare Camel Dum Pukht

    Heat some camel fat in a large pot over high flame. Add large pieces of camel meat and sliced ginger. Then add green chilies, garlic cloves, and sliced onions. Season with salt and add sufficient water. Cover the pot and let it cook on dum (slow cook).

  4. 4

    Prepare Camel Nihari

    Heat cooking oil in a separate pot. Add sliced onions and fry until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, and nihari masala. Cook the spices with some water. Add pre-cooked camel meat and milk. Prepare a tadka () with desi ghee, fried onions, and red chili paste, then pour it over the nihari. Garnish with ginger, sliced green chilies, and lemon slices.

  5. 5

    Prepare Camel Pulao

    Heat cooking oil in a large pot. Add whole spices, green chilies, mint leaves, and lemon slices. Add pre-cooked camel meat, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then add soaked basmati rice. Cook until the rice is partially done. Add fried onions and garam masala. Cover the pot and cook on dum until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.

  6. 6

    Prepare Camel Biryani

    Heat cooking oil in a large pot. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened. Add biryani masala and yogurt, stirring well. Add pre-cooked camel meat, green chilies, mint leaves, coriander leaves, lemon slices, and fried onions. Add water and cook the mixture. Layer the partially cooked basmati rice over the meat mixture. Drizzle orange food color over the rice. Cover the pot and cook on dum until the biryani is fragrant and the rice is perfectly cooked.

  7. 7

    Prepare Camel Mandi

    Heat cooking oil in a large pot. Add Mandi masala and pre-cooked camel meat. Add water and bring to a boil. Add partially cooked basmati rice. Cover the pot and cook on dum until the rice is tender and infused with flavor.

  8. 8

    Serving the Feast

    The various camel meat dishes, including Biryani, Nihari, Karahi, Dum Pukht, and Mandi, are served hot to customers. Each dish is garnished appropriately and presented for a delightful dining experience.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelFiery
Ginger · Green chili · Chili powder · Chili paste · Black pepper · Garam masala
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
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