Hyderabadi Haleem
Hyderabadi Haleem is a traditional dish made by slow-cooking meat, wheat, and lentils with a fragrant spice mix until it becomes a creamy, porridge-like delicacy. Rich in protein and flavor, it is a wholesome one-pot meal, especially popular during Ramadan and festive gatherings in Hyderabad.
Shreya Singh
1 month ago
Ingredients
Main
Spices
For garnish
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories480
- Total Fat24 g
- Saturated Fat8 g
- Cholesterol85 mg
- Sodium410 mg
- Total Carbohydrate42 g
- Protein32 g
Instructions
- 1 Soak broken wheat and lentils for 2 hours. Drain and set aside.
- 2 In a heavy-bottom pan or handi, heat oil/ghee. Add whole spices and let them crackle.
- 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden. Mix in ginger-garlic paste and cook until raw smell disappears.
- 4 Add meat pieces, turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until meat is well browned.
- 5 Add soaked wheat and lentils. Pour 5–6 cups of water and mix well.
- 6 Cover and cook on low flame for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally until everything blends into a thick, smooth consistency. (You may use a hand masher to break down meat and grains.)
- 7 Stir in garam masala and fried onions. Adjust salt and spice.
- 8 Garnish with mint, coriander, fried onions, and lemon wedges. Serve hot with naan or alone as a one-pot meal.
