Haleem

Pakistan

Also known as Harees, Hyderabadi Haleem

About Haleem

Haleem is a thick, rich stew of meat, wheat, barley and lentils, slowly cooked for hours until it becomes a smooth, porridge-like paste. It is popular in Pakistan and India.

The meat, usually beef or mutton, is cooked with spices, then pounded and stirred with the grains and lentils until it is creamy. It is topped with fried onions, ginger, green chilies, lemon and coriander.

Haleem descends from the Arab dish harees. It is especially popular during Ramadan and Muharram, and Hyderabad in India is famous for its version.

Ingredients

• beef
• wheat
• barley
• lentils
• spices
• ghee
• onions
• ginger
• cilantro