Haleem
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Haleem

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 500g boneless mutton, cubed
  • • 3/4 cup broken wheat (dalia), rinsed
  • • 1/2 cup chana dal, rinsed
  • • 3 tbsp ghee
  • • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tsp red chili powder
  • • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1 tsp garam masala

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Fry half the onions in the ghee until deep brown; drain and reserve.

2
Phase 2

In the same ghee, brown the mutton with the ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, and salt.

3
Phase 3

Add the broken wheat, chana dal, and 6 cups of water; cook, covered, for 2 hours until the meat shreds and the grains disintegrate.

4
Phase 4

Pound or whisk the mixture until sticky and stringy, then simmer for 20 more minutes.

5
Phase 5

Top with the reserved fried onions and the garam masala and serve hot.