Haleem Masala

Haleem is a stew composed of meat, lentils and pounded wheat made into a thick paste. It is originally an Arabic dish and was introduced to the Hyderabad State by the Chaush people during the rule of the Nizams (the former rulers of Hyderabad State).

Haleem is also spelled as Halim. Literally, Haleem mean ‘Patient and Merciful’. It is served for breakfast during the month of Muharram and Ramadan, considered ideal to break the fast.

Ingredients Of Haleem Masala:

1. Turmeric
2. Ginger
3. Garlic
4. Red Chilli
5. Cumin White
6. Coriander Seed
7. Salt
8. Nutmeg
9. Mace
10. Roasted Whole Gram
11. Will Cayenne Pepper
12. Cinnamon
13. Cloves
14. Green Cardamom
15. Fennel Seeds
16. Black Pepper
17. Mustard Seeds
18. Fenugreek Seeds

Ingredients Required:

Method:

1. Wash and soak the wheat and the daals separately for at least two hours or overnight.
2. Now boil the wheat along with daals in 8-10 cups of water. Add OK Grain Masala and cook on low flame until it’s cooked completely and the water is almost absorbed by the wheat.
3. On the other side heat 1 cup oil, add meat (beef/mutton/chicken), yogurt and OK Haleem Korma Masala. Stir for few minutes. Cover and cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
4. Add water (5 cup for beef/mutton and 1 ½ cup for chicken) for gravy. Cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender (Beef 4-6 hours, Chicken 3-4 hours).
5. After the cooked wheat has cooled a bit, add meat and coarsely grind the grains with a wooden spoon or grind in a blender for 1-2 minutes. Do not grind too much.
6. Cook on low heat for 1 hour. Stir occasionally. Add additional water if needed.
7. Heat remaining oil and fry onion until golden brown. Pour into the haleem. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, mint leaves, fried onion, julienne ginger, lemon and sprinkle OK Haleem Chaat Masala.

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