Tried & Tasted: Delhi’s best Nihari at Zakir Nagar

Delhi's affair with the non-vegetarian cuisine goes back to the time of the Mughals. Apart from shaping the country's decisive history, the rulers also gave the subcontinent a strong culinary culture which is still going strong. With delectable aromas wafting in the air, one cannot resist these dishes even on hot summer evenings. Zakir Nagar in South Delhi is a place where one could find small eateries selling tasty food at throwaway prices, one of them being the Nihari. This is a stew which is slow cooked, sometimes overnight, primarily consisting of soft meat and bone marrow. Different spices like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and mace are added to make the Nihari spicy. Sometimes, a thick red curry called Rogan is added for a distinct flavour.