Karachi Haleem (کراچی حلیم)

کراچی حلیم (Karachi Haleem) is a traditional Muhajir Cuisine dish that is a rich and hearty stew made with wheat, barley, and meat. It is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a thick and creamy texture with a burst of aromatic flavors.

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Karachi Haleem (کراچی حلیم)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat
  • 1/2 cup barley
  • 500g mutton, bone-in
  • 1/2 cup ghee
  • 2 large onions, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 cups water

Instructions

  1. Wash the wheat and barley, then soak them in water for 2 hours.
  2. In a large pot, combine the soaked wheat, barley, mutton, and water. Cook on low heat for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a separate pan, heat ghee and fry the onions until golden brown.
  4. Add ginger paste, garlic paste, and spices to the fried onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the onion and spice mixture to the pot of wheat, barley, and mutton. Continue cooking for another hour, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
  6. Once the haleem reaches a creamy consistency, adjust the seasoning and serve hot.

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
12g

Supplies

Large pot Frying pan Stirring spoon

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve Karachi Haleem hot with naan bread, lemon wedges, and fresh coriander.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can garnish the haleem with fried onions, ginger juliennes, and a drizzle of ghee before serving.

Cost

$20