Ingredients:
- 1 kg boneless pieces of Lamb
- 3 cups cracked wheat
- 2 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 cup mixed lentils (urad daal,chana daal)
- 1 tbsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 4 cloves, ground
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp black pepper corns
- Whole spices 1 inch cinnamon stick, 2-3 cloves,2-3 cardamom
- 4 green chilies, chopped
- 1/2 cup Ghee
- 1/2 cup oil
- salt to taste
For Garnishing:
- 4 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 4 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 green chilies, thinly sliced
- 1 cup golden and crisp fried onions
- 1/2 cup Cashew nuts
How to make Haleem:
- First wash and soak the cracked wheat for at least 1/2 hour.
- Then wash and clean the lamb thoroughly,trimming off any excess fat.
- Mix the lamb with 1tbsp of Ginger-Garlic paste, 1/ tsp of salt,Red chilli powder,1/2 tsp Garam masala powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
- Pressure cook the lamb on high for 8-10 min[ or until 3 whistles] and then simmer for another 15-20 min.
- After it cools down…shred and keep aside.
- Boil the cracked wheat along with the mixed lentils,1tbsp ginger-garlic paste,1/4 tsp turmeric powder,3-4 green chillies,1/2 tsp black pepper corns in 8-10 cups of water until its cooked completely and the water is almost absorbed by the wheat.
- Put this wheat in a blender and pulse for a few seconds.
- Remove and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in another container add the whole spices,the cooked and shredded lamb,remaining green chillies, 1/2 cup fresh coriander and saute for a 2-3 min.
- Add the Yoghurt and saute for another 10- 15 min or until a little oil starts to float on top.
- Add 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the cooked Wheat and mix well…adding a little bit of Ghee at a time.
- Do Check the salt and add if needed.
- Let it simmer for at least 1/2 hour…keep stirring in between.
- Then take into a serving bowl.
- Garnished with fried onions, cashew nuts and fresh Coriander and mint leaves.
- Haleem is ready to serve.
- Serve hot with naan!
