Hyderabadi Haleem (حیدرآبادی حلیم)

Hyderabadi Haleem is a traditional Muhajir Cuisine dish that is rich, flavorful, and perfect for special occasions. This slow-cooked dish is made with a combination of wheat, barley, lentils, and meat, resulting in a thick, hearty stew-like consistency.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Muhajir Hyderabadi Cuisine Muhajir Cuisine Haleem Recipe
Hyderabadi Haleem (حیدرآبادی حلیم)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup broken wheat
  • 1/2 cup barley
  • 1/4 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
  • 1/4 cup masoor dal (red lentils)
  • 1/4 cup moong dal (split yellow lentils)
  • 500g boneless mutton, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the broken wheat, barley, and lentils. Soak them in water for 1 hour.
  2. In a large pot, add the soaked wheat, barley, and lentils along with the mutton pieces. Add enough water to cover the ingredients and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a separate pan, heat ghee and sauté the sliced onions until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked mutton and lentil mixture to the pan. Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for another 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Using a hand blender, blend the mixture to a smooth consistency. If the haleem is too thick, add some hot water to reach the desired consistency.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fried onions, chopped coriander, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
4 hours
Total time:
4 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Hand blender Serving bowls

Tools

Cutting board Knife Frying pan

Serving suggestions

Serve Hyderabadi Haleem with naan bread, mint chutney, and a side of yogurt for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, replace the mutton with mixed vegetables and vegetable stock.

Cost

$20