Eid Know How To Prepare Haleem For A Special Eid Feast
Haleem is a rich, hearty dish made with meat, lentils, and spices, slow-cooked to perfection. It's a flavourful and traditional recipe, ideal for a special Eid feast with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 500 Gram Boneless Meat (chicken or mutton)
- 1 Cup Wheat (broken wheat or daliya)
- 1 Cup Yellow Moong Dal
- 0.5 Cup Chana Dal
- 0.5 Cup Toor Dal
- 2 Piece Onion (finely sliced)
- 3 Piece Green Chilly (chopped)
- 2 Tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 2 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 0.5 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 4 Tablespoon Ghee or Oil
- 2 Piece Bay Leaf
- 4 Piece Clove
- 2 Piece Cardamom Pods
- 1 Piece Cinnamon Stick
- Fresh Coriander
- Salt
- Lemon
- Fried Onion (for garnishing)
Main Procedure
Take a large pot and add meat with water in it. Let it cook until the meat becomes tender. A pressure cooker can also be used to speed up the process.
Take a separate pan and cook together wheat and lentils in water till they become mushy. Once they're cooked, blend them in a mixture.
Take a pan and heat oil or ghee in it. Add in the whole spices and saute for a while. Add the onions to the pan and wait for them to become golden brown.
Add ginger garlic paste and green chillies and saute for a while. Once done, add in garam masala powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook everything together for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Then, add the cooked meat and the stock into the pan. Add in the cooked lentil and wheat as well. Stir everything well.
Let the Haleem be on simmer for a while. Keep on stirring occasionally to avoid sticking. if the mixture becomes too thick, then adjust the consistency by adding water or chicken stock to it.
Once you get the desired consistency, garnish the Haleem with fresh coriander, fried onions, and a squeeze of lemon juice.