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Hyderabadi Mutton Haleem

Cultural Context

Hyderabadi Haleem has its roots in the Mughal era, where it was traditionally prepared during Ramadan as a nourishing dish for breaking fasts. This rich, slow-cooked stew is a labor of love, combining wheat, lentils, and tender mutton, creating a thick, porridge-like consistency. Today, Haleem is celebrated across India and beyond, especially during festive occasions, showcasing the culinary heritage of Hyderabad.

IndianINHyderabadmain
240 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 lb mutton
1 cup wheat
1 cup lentils
2 large onions
2 tablespoons ginger
2 tablespoons garlic
2 green chilies
1/4 cup coriander leaves
1/4 cup mint leaves
1 lemon
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups water
1/2 cup ghee
1/2 cup fried onions
1/4 cup cashew nuts
1/2 cup basmati rice
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon sugar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable.

1

Soak wheat and lentils in water for a few hours.

2

Wash all ingredients thoroughly and soak them in water.

3

In a pressure cooker, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

4

Add mutton and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

5

Add half a teaspoon of turmeric, one teaspoon of red chili powder, and black pepper, mixing well.

6

Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the mixture and stir for 2-3 minutes.

7

Add a handful of coriander leaves and close the lid of the pressure cooker, cooking on high heat until one whistle.

8

Reduce heat and cook for another 30 minutes until mutton is tender.

9

In a separate bowl, soak lentils in water for about an hour before cooking them in the pressure cooker for 10 minutes.

10

After cooking, let the mixture cool before blending it into a smooth paste.

11

Remove bones from the cooked mutton and mix it back into the blended mixture.

12

Add cinnamon sticks and sugar, mixing well before mashing the entire mixture on high heat.

13

Garnish with fried onions, coriander, mint leaves, and cashew nuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingslow-cooking

Equipment Needed

large potpanwooden spoonblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

HaleemHyderabadi Haleem

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