Here's, a recipe for haleem, a hearty and delicious stew that's popular in Pakistan:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless beef, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup lentils (preferably mix of moong dal and chana dal), rinsed and soaked for 1-2 hours
- 1/2 cup cracked wheat (dalia), rinsed and soaked for 1-2 hours
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 green chillies, chopped
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- 4-5 cups water
- 1/4 cup cooking oil or ghee
- Fried onions, chopped cilantro leaves, and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large pot or pressure cooker, add the beef, lentils, cracked wheat, onion, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, salt, and 4 cups of water.
- Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally. (If using a pressure cooker, cook on high pressure for 20-25 minutes and let the pressure release naturally.)
- Use a hand blender or a food processor to blend the mixture until it's smooth and creamy. (You can also use a wooden spoon or masher to mash the mixture, but it will take longer.)
- Add more water if the haleem is too thick. Mix well and let it simmer for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the lentils are fully cooked.
- In a separate pan, heat the oil or ghee and fry the chopped onions until they're golden brown and crispy. Drain the onions on a paper towel.
- To serve, ladle the hot haleem into bowls and sprinkle fried onions and chopped cilantro leaves on top. Squeeze lemon juice over the haleem, if desired. Serve with naan or bread.
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