Hyderabadi Haleem - Home made - By VahChef @ VahRehVah.com

How to Make Hyderabadi Haleem at Home: Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients:

• 1 kg mutton with bones
• 250 grams wheat
• 250 grams mixed lentils (moong dal, masoor dal)
• Rose petals
• Spices: cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, black pepper, cumin seeds, black cumin, sesame seeds (optional)
• Ginger-garlic paste (50-75 grams)
• Turmeric, salt, green chilies
• Ghee (200-250 ml)

Step 1: Prepare Lentils and Wheat

1. Roast 1 tsp of ghee with whole spices (cumin seeds, black cumin).
2. Add lentils (moong dal, masoor dal), wheat, and optional sesame seeds. Roast on low flame.
3. Blend the roasted ingredients along with rose petals into a coarse powder.

Step 2: Cook Mutton

1. In a pressure cooker, heat ghee and add sliced onions, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, and green chilies.
2. Add mutton pieces with bones and sauté for a few minutes.
3. Add water to cover the meat and pressure cook for 1 hour on low flame.

Step 3: Cook Lentils and Wheat

1. In another pressure cooker, add the blended lentil-wheat mixture with water (3 times the quantity).
2. Pressure cook for 1 whistle, then simmer for 30 minutes with the lid open.

Step 4: Combine and Mash

1. Once cooked, mash the lentil-wheat mixture using a masher or wooden spoon for 25-30 minutes.
2. Add cooked mutton along with bones to the mixture and continue mashing for another 15 minutes.
3. Adjust seasoning by adding salt and additional ghee.

Step 5: Final Touches

1. Check the consistency of the Halim and adjust with water if needed.
2. Add half of the fried onions and mix well.
3. Serve the Halim garnished with fried onions, cashew nuts, lemon slices, and a drizzle of ghee.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

1. Plate the Hyderabadi Haleem and squeeze some lemon juice before serving.
2. Optionally, add more ghee and garnish with fried cashew nuts, extra fried onions, and lemon slices for a traditional touch.

Final Tips:

• Take your time with the mashing process to achieve a silky texture.
• Adjust the consistency of Halim by adding water or cooking it further.
• Experiment with the level of ghee based on personal preference.
• Share your cooking experiences and recipes to inspire others in the cooking community.

By following these steps, you can create a delicious and authentic Hyderabadi Haleem at home to enjoy with your family and friends.