How To Make Shahi Haleem At Home | Bangladeshi Hotel Style

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while turkey is often less expensive.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative, while butter is more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

fried onions

🥗Healthier: baked onions

💰Cheaper: caramelized onions

Baked or caramelized onions provide similar sweetness with less fat.

In a pan, warm up the grain mix (basmati rice, masoor dal, maskolai dal, moong dal, and wheat) until fragrant. Transfer to a blender and blend coarsely. Soak in 3 cups of boiling water for 1 hour.

For the spice mix, warm coriander, cumin, dry red chili, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mace, black cardamom, cardamom, bay leaves, and star anise in a pan for 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a mixer, add ½ tsp black salt, and grind to a fine powder.

In a big pan, heat 3 tbsp of cooking oil. Add thinly sliced onion and sauté until brown. Add garlic paste, ginger paste, and a splash of water to prevent burning. Sauté for 30-40 seconds.

Add Kashmiri chili, red chili, and turmeric. Mix well.

Add beef or mutton and sauté for 3 minutes. Add 3 tbsp of haleem mix and sauté for another 3-4 minutes. Add salt, mix well, cover, and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.

Open the lid, mix well until the water evaporates. Add 1 cup of hot water, cover, and cook on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the soaked grain mix and 5-6 cups of hot water as needed. Add salt to taste, cover, and cook for 40 minutes on the lowest heat, stirring every 3 minutes.

Add the remaining 1 tbsp haleem mix, chopped green chili, and fried onions. Mix well, cover, and cook for another 20 minutes on low heat, stirring every 3 minutes.

In a separate small pan, heat 2 tbsp mustard oil. Add chopped garlic and fry until brown. Pour over the haleem, mix well, and keep on the lowest heat until the grains are tender.

Garnish with thinly sliced ginger, chopped green chili, chopped coriander, and a few drops of lemon or lime juice. Serve hot and enjoy!

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