Mutton, cracked wheat, lentils, barley, ghee, and spices slow-cook into a silky festive haleem.
40 min prep 180 min cook 480 min rest
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Soak the pearled wheat, barley, red lentils, and yellow lentils for 8 hours.
Drain the grains and legumes and cook them with 6 cups of water for 90 minutes until soft.
Finely slice the onions and fry them in ghee for 10 minutes, then reserve half.
Add the lamb, garlic ginger paste, yogurt, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
Cook the meat over low heat for 75 minutes until tender.
Add the cooked grains to the meat pot and stir for 20 minutes, mashing constantly.
When the haleem is thick and fibrous, rest it for 10 minutes.
Serve with fried onions, cilantro leaves, lemon, and a little ghee.
💡 Tip: Beating the meat and grains together for a long time creates haleem's smooth, fibrous texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with fried onions, lemon wedges, fresh cilantro, and a little ghee.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~620
kcal calories
34
g protein
54
g carbs
28
g fat
3.6g
Sugar
11.5g
Fiber
1255.2mg
Sodium
10.9g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (67%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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