Title: 🥣 A Nutritious Delight: Recipe for 1 Kg Haleem

🥣 A Nutritious Delight: Recipe for 1 Kg Haleem

Introduction:

Haleem – the ultimate comfort bowl, rich in flavor, texture, and nourishment. It’s the soul-soothing blend of meat, lentils, and spices that has warmed countless hearts across the subcontinent. This recipe serves up 1 kg of Haleem, enough to feed a family and leave everyone asking for seconds.

 topped with crispy fried onions and garnished with fresh cilantro—served on a rustic wooden table.

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • 500 g boneless beef or mutton

  • 250 g wheat (dalia)

  • 250 g lentils (red lentils, split yellow peas, or mixed)

  • 2 large onions (1 sliced for garnish, 1 chopped for cooking)

  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • ½ cup oil or ghee

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

  • 2 tsp red chili powder

  • 2 tsp coriander powder

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 star anise, 2-3 cloves, 1″ cinnamon stick

  • Salt to taste

  • 1½ to 2 L water (adjust for consistency)

  • For garnish: fried onions, fresh coriander, lemon wedges, sliced ginger


🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Method:

🔸 Step 1: Prep Wheat & Lentils

Wash and soak wheat and lentils together in water for 3–4 hours.

🔸 Step 2: Cook Meat & Spices

In a large pot, heat oil/ghee. Add cumin seeds, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon. Sauté briefly, then add chopped onions. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until fragrant. Add meat, turmeric, chili, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until meat browns slightly.

🔸 Step 3: Add Water & Simmer

Drain soaked wheat and lentils, then add to meat. Pour in 1.5–2 L water. Bring to a boil, then reduce flame, cover, and simmer for 2–2.5 hours until meat and grains are fully tender.

🔸 Step 4: Blend & Achieve Creamy Texture

Using a hand blender or sturdy whisk, mash everything into a smooth, thick porridge-like consistency. If it’s too thick, add a little warm water and stir.

🔸 Step 5: Final Simmer & Spice Adjustment

Return blended Haleem to medium flame for 10–15 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking. Adjust salt/spice as needed. Remove whole spices (cloves, cinnamon, etc.) if desired.


🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve hot in bowls, garnished generously with fried onions, fresh coriander, lemon wedges, and sliced ginger.

  • Accompany with naan, sheermal, or plain chapati.

  • Ideal for Iftar, Suhoor, or weekend brunches.


🧊 Storage Tips:

  • Refrigerate leftovers for 2–3 days.

  • Reheat gently on stove with a splash of water.

  • Freeze portioned Haleem in airtight containers for up to 2 months; thaw before reheating.


💭 Final Thoughts:

This 1 Kg Haleem recipe brings together wholesome grains and tender meat into a nourishing, unforgettably delicious dish. It’s time-tested, soul-satisfying, and perfect for sharing with loved ones. A bowl of Haleem isn’t just food—it’s love, tradition, and warmth all in one. ❤️

 

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