Traditional Haleem Recipe: A SavoryDelight for the Soul

Rich, hearty, and brimming with flavor, haleem is much more than just a dish. It’s a culinary celebration of slow-cooking and spices. Popular during Ramadan and other festive occasions, this savory stew is a wholesome blend of lentils, grains, and meat simmered to perfection. The texture is creamy, the spices are warm, and each spoonful is a nourishing, soul-satisfying experience. 

Whether you’re preparing it for a special gathering or just craving comfort food, haleem is the perfect way to bring people together at the dinner table.

PREP TIME

Soaking time for lentils and grains: 2-4h (or overnight)

Chopping vegetables and marinating meat: 15-20 mins

COOK TIME

Meat: 45 mins to 1h

lentils and grains: 45 mins to 1h

Simmering and blending: 30-45 mins

TOTAL TIME

Prep time: 2-4 hours

Cook time: 2-2.5 hours

Ingredients:
Here’s everything you need to make the perfect haleem:

  • 1/2 cup wheat (soaked overnight)
  • 1/4 cup yellow split peas (chana dal)
  • 1/4 cup red lentils (masoor dal)
  • 1/4 cup green lentils (moong dal)
  • 500g boneless chicken, beef, or mutton (choose as per preference)
  • 1 large onion (sliced and fried)
  • 4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
  • 4-5 green chilies (chopped)
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • Lemon wedges and fried onions for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • 8-10 cups of water or broth


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    Traditional Haleem Recipe: A Savory Delight for the Soul

    Rich, hearty, and brimming with flavor, haleem is much more than just a dish. It’s a culinary celebration of slow-cooking and spices.
    Course Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine Indian
    Keyword Beef, haleem, meat
    Servings 20
    Calories 350kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 Cup wheat (soaked overnight)
    • 1/4 Cup yellow split peas (chana dal)
    • 1/4 Cup red lentils (masoor dal)
    • 1/4 Cup cup green lentils (moong dal)
    • 500 Gram  boneless chicken, beef, or mutton (choose as per preference)
    • 1 Large  onion (sliced and fried)
    • 4-5  cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1  tbsp ginger paste
    • 2  tbsp oil or ghee
    • 1  tsp cumin seeds
    • 1  tsp coriander powde
    • 1  tsp cumin powder
    • 1  tsp garam masala powder
    • 1/2  tsp turmeric powder
    • 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
    • 4-5 tsp  green chilies (chopped)
    • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
    • Lemon wedges and fried onions for garnish
    • Salt to taste
    • 8-9 cups water or broth

    Notes

    Variations of Haleem:
    • Vegetarian Haleem: Skip the meat and load up on extra lentils and vegetables for a plant-based version.
    • Chicken Haleem: Use chicken for a lighter, quicker-cooking version of the classic.
    • Oats Haleem: For a healthier twist, replace wheat with oats for added fiber and nutrition.

    Variations of Haleem Recipe:

    • Vegetarian Haleem: Skip the meat and load up on extra lentils and vegetables for a plant-based version.
    • Chicken Haleem: Use chicken for a lighter, quicker-cooking version of the classic.
    • Oats Haleem: For a healthier twist, replace wheat with oats for added fiber and nutrition.
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