Oil-Free Hearty Haleem Recipe!

This traditional hearty HALEEM lentil & meat stew is a South Asian family favourite! Learn how to make it the simple way with no boxed spice mixes, oil, or unhealthy ingredients!

Ingredients: 

• 3 lbs beef, copped
• 3 cups mixed haleem dhaal mix
• SPICES:
  • 1 heaped tbsp chilli powder
  • 1 heaped tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 heaped tbsp turmeric powder
  • 2 heaped tbsp cumin powder
  • 1 heaped tbsp garam masala
  • 1 heaped tbsp ginger-garlic pase
  • 1-2 tbsp salt (to taste)
  • 2 cups rolled oats

Steps: 

1. 1 hour in advance: In a large container, soak 3 cups mixed haleem dhaal mix in water. The water should completely cover the dhaal mix. Let sit.
2. 1 hour later: Place 3 lbs chopped beef (cut into bite-sized pieces) into a large stove-safe pot.
3. Add to meat:
   1 heaped tbsp chilli powder
   1 heaped tbsp cumin seeds
   1 heaped tbsp turmeric powder
   2 heaped tbsp cumin powder
   1 heaped tbsp garam masala
   1 heaped tbsp ginger-garlic pase
   1-2 tbsp salt (to taste)
4. Mix well.
5. Add 5 large mugs (or 8 measured cups) of water into the pot. Place on stove on medium heat. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes to cook the meat.
6. Return to the soaked dhaal lentils. Drain the soaking water and fill with fresh water. Eyeball the water to be approximately 2 parts water to 1 part lentils in the container. Pour the lentils into a stove-safe pot. Transfer to the stove and bring to medium heat. Let cook for 30 minutes, stirring both pots occasionally.
7. After 30 minutes, add 1 large mugful (2 measured cups) of rolled oats to the lentil mixture.
8. Add 2 cups of water into the lentil mixture and stir well.
9. Let cook for another 10 minutes.
10. Turn off stove and use a hand grinder to grind the dhaal mixture together. Plunge the grinder head into the pot, and stir vigorously through the mixture while grinding. If you do not have a hand grinder, (you can also use a wooden masher).
11. Grind thoroughly until the dhaal-lentil-oats mixture is extremely well incorporated.
12. Finally, add the cooked meat mixture into the pot dhaal-lentil-oats mixture. Once again, use the grinder to break the meat up to achieve the signature chunky texture of haleem.
13. Add 4 cups of water (2 full bowls) to the mixture and continue to grind. Once well grinded to a lumpy, stew consistency, return to the stove on medium heat. Let cook for another 10 minutes, covered. Stir every few minutes during this cooking process.
14. After this final cooking period, your haleem should be the consistency of stew – it should drip off the spoon easily, but still maintain lumps of meat for a hearty, satisfying texture.
15. Garnish with chopped green chillis, ginger, coriander leaves or lemon juice – or all of these toppings – for a truly delicious haleem experience!

Haleem is a delicious meal for the whole family! It’s hearty and filling and full of fibre and protein! Enjoy!

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