Haleem

 

 

Soak the wheat for 24 hours. Then spread on a clean cloth to dry (for about 20 minutes).  

INGREDIENTS

• Wheat 1 lb
• Chopped coriander leaves 1 tbsp
• Meat 1lb
• Onions 3
• Eggs 3
• Ghee
• Fresh chilli powder 1 tsp
• Garlic and ginger paste 2 tbsp
• Garam masala paste 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Grind to a fine paste:
• Coriander seeds 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp

2   COOKING DIRECTIONS

1. Soak the wheat for 24 hours.
2. Then spread on a clean cloth to dry (for about 20 minutes).
3. Pound it till the outer skin is removed.
4. Keep aside. Heat some ghee in a saucepan and fry 1 onion (sliced) till golden brown.
5. Add the garlic and ginger paste and fry for a minute or so.
6. Add the ground masala, turmeric, salt and meat and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Then add the wheat, coriander leaves, chili powder and 3 pints warm water.
8. Cook slowly till the wheat grains are soft and very pulpy.
9. This will take at least 1 hour on a low heat.
10. When ready, add the garam masala and 3-4 tbsp ghee.
11. Cook till the ghee floats to the top and the dish is golden brown.
12. Garnish with the remaining onions (sliced and fried) and slices of hard-boiled egg.