How long does Haleem take?

2 hours from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 50 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Haleem serve?

10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Haleem?

1 kg Mutton, ½ cup Broken Wheat, 3 tbsp Barley, 2 tbsp Chana Dal, 2 tbsp Moong Dal, 2 tbsp Masoor Dal, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Haleem?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Haleem?

About 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Haleem

Name: Haleem
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: ½ cup Broken Wheat; 3 tbsp Barley; 2 tbsp Chana Dal; 2 tbsp Moong Dal; 2 tbsp Masoor Dal; 1 tsp Salt; 1 litre Water; 1 kg Mutton, Diced; ¾ cup Curd; 3 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¾ cup Ghee; 2 inch Cinnamon; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 5 Green Cardamom; 6 Cloves; 1 tsp Shahi Jeera; 2 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 4 Green Chilli, Slit; ¼ cup Dry Rose Petals; 3 cup Water; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; As Needed Fried Onion; As Needed Mint Leaves; As Needed Lemon, Wedges

120 min
mild
Serves 10

Prep 10 min · Cook 110 min

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Also known as daleem · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dal

Curries & Gravies Dal One-pot meals High protein Low carb

Andhra mutton haleem: broken wheat, barley and three dals cooked, ground and mashed with spiced mutton. Mild, serves 10, 2 hours plus marinating, video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Ramzan, Party

Ingredients

30 items

10 people

Broken Wheat½ cup
Barley3 tbsp
Chana Dal2 tbsp
Moong Dal2 tbsp
Masoor Dal2 tbsp
Salt2½ tsp
Water1 litre
Mutton, Diced1 kg
Curd¾ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste3 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder1½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Ghee¾ cup
Cinnamon2 inch
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Green Cardamom5
Cloves6
Shahi Jeera1 tsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced2 cup
Green Chilli, Slit4
Dry Rose Petals¼ cup
Water3 cup
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Fried OnionAs Needed
Mint LeavesAs Needed
Lemon, WedgesAs Needed
Cashew (half), FriedAs Needed

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 10 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 10 people
Energy	424kcal	4240kcal
Protein	25g	249g
Carbohydrate	22g	221g
Fat	27g	271g
Fibre	4.6g	46g
Sugar	2.4g	24g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
To a pressure cooker, add the broken wheat, barley and the lentils. Pressure cook on high heat for 1 whistle, then cook on low heat for a further 35 minutes.
Broken WheatBarleyChana DalMoong DalMasoor DalSaltWater
2
Grind into a smooth paste after it cools down.
3
Marinate the mutton with all the other ingredients for 1 hour.
MuttonCurdGinger Garlic PasteSaltTurmeric PowderBlack Pepper PowderRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala Powder
4
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add all the whole spices. Saute for a few seconds to release its aroma. Add the onion and green chillies. Fry until golden brown.
GheeCinnamonBlack PeppercornsGreen CardamomClovesShahi JeeraOnionGreen Chilli
5
Add the marinated mutton and saute on high heat for 4 minutes.
6
Add the dried rose petals and water. Cover and pressure cook for 50 minutes, reducing the heat after the first whistle.
Dry Rose PetalsWater
7
Once the steam settles, open the cooker and remove some of the fat and set aside. Remove the large bones from the meat. Shred the meat.
8
In a large pot or in the same cooker, heat the mutton along with the cooked wheat & lentil mixture. Add the mint and coriander leaves.
Mint LeavesCoriander Leaves
9
Mash it with a masher/wooden spoon and cook on low heat for at least 20 minutes. Adjust the consistency with hot water if required.
10
Serve hot topped with fried onion, mint leaves, lemon wedge and fried cashews. Spoon some of the previously reserved fat on top.
Fried OnionMint LeavesLemonCashew (half)

Before you start

How long does Haleem take?: 2 hours from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 50 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Haleem serve?: 10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Haleem vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Haleem spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Haleem?: 1 kg Mutton, ½ cup Broken Wheat, 3 tbsp Barley, 2 tbsp Chana Dal, 2 tbsp Moong Dal, 2 tbsp Masoor Dal, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Haleem?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Haleem?: About 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.