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Haleem Recipe

Enjoy the rich and aromatic flavors of Haleem, a traditional slow-cooked stew that perfectly blends tender mutton, nutritious lentils, and an array of delicious spices.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Marinate Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Arabic, Indian
Servings 5
Calories 861 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Mutton Marination:

  • 750 grams mutton with bone
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
  • 190 grams yogurt 3/4 cup
  • Juice of 1/2 lime

For the Lentils:

  • 120 grams broken wheat Dalia - ½ cup, or semolina
  • 50 grams barley Jau - ¼ cup
  • 1 tablespoon grams chana dal
  • 1 tablespoon moong dal
  • 1 tablespoon masoor dal
  • 1 tablespoon urad dal
  • 5 almonds
  • 5 cashews
  • 1 liter water

For Cooking:

  • 100 grams ghee 1/2 cup
  • 2 small cinnamon sticks
  • 5 cardamom pods
  • 5 cloves
  • 150 grams red onion finely chopped (approximately 1 large onion)
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 10 allspice berries Kebab Chini
  • 1-2 teaspoons caraway seeds Shahi Jeera
  • 3 green chilies slit and de-seeded
  • 1 handful cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 handful mint leaves chopped
  • Salt to taste

For Final Cooking and Garnish:

  • 20 g Fried onions Birista
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee as needed

For Garnish:

  • Fried onions
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Fried cashews
  • Wedges of lime

Instructions
 

Marinate the Mutton:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine mutton, salt, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, ginger garlic paste, yogurt, and lime juice. Let marinate for 2 hours.

Prepare the Lentils:

  • In a separate bowl, mix together broken wheat, barley, chana dal, moong dal, masoor dal, urad dal, almonds, and cashews. Rinse under cold water using a fine sieve, then soak in 1 liter of water for 1 hour.

Cook the Mutton:

  • In an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, melt ghee over medium heat. Add caraway seeds, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, and allspice. Sauté red onions until softened.
  • Add the marinated mutton and sear. Add mint leaves, cilantro, green chilies and 1 cup of water. Cover and pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.

Cook the Lentils:

  • Drain the lentils and transfer to a pot. Season with salt and add water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Blend until smooth using a stick blender or food processor.

Combine and Final Cooking:

  • Skim the fat from the mutton and reserve. Remove the mutton pieces, discard any bones and cinnamon sticks.
  • Combine the blended lentils with the cooking liquid from the mutton. Add fried onions, mint leaves, cilantro, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, and ghee. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, mashing to achieve a thick texture.

Serve:

  • Serve the haleem topped with reserved fat, fried onions, mint leaves, fried cashews, and a wedge of lime.

Nutrition

Calories: 861kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 748mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Haleem, Haleem food Recipe, Haleem Recipe
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