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Haleem recipe
Savor the rich, hearty flavors of traditional haleem.
Ingredients
- 100 g wheat
- 50 g barley
- 50 g split yellow lentils
- 50 g chickpeas
- 300 g beef
- 2 onions
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1500 ml water
How to make Haleem
- Soak 100 g of wheat, 50 g of barley, 50 g of split yellow lentils, and 50 g of chickpeas in water overnight.
- In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat and sauté 1 sliced onion until golden brown and soft.
- Add 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and 300 g of diced beef; cook until the beef is browned nicely on all sides.
- Stir in the soaked grains, then add 2 liters of water, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking at the bottom.
- Once cooked, blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, then return to the pot.
- Garnish with chopped green chilies and serve hot with various toppings.
What is Haleem?
Haleem is a traditional dish from Pakistan, simmered in one pot, and takes about 180 minutes from start to finish. It is built around beef, wheat and barley. The recipe below uses 12 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Haleem take?
At 180 minutes it is slower than 94% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 24 dishes built on beef. The method runs to 8 steps.
Any tips for making Haleem?
Simmer low and slow for the best flavor and texture.
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