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Beef Haleem

4 hServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

8 people
  • boneless beef (cut into chunks)Meat750 g
  • chana dal (rinsed and soaked)Grains200 g
  • masoor dal (rinsed and soaked)Grains200 g
  • chickpeas (rinsed and soaked)Grains200 g
  • rice (rinsed and soaked)Grains100 g
  • wheat grains (rinsed and soaked)Grains100 g
  • onions (sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • ginger garlic paste (tablespoons)Produce3 pieces
  • green chillies (chopped)Produce4 pieces
  • turmeric (ground)Spices5 g
  • red chilli powder (ground)Spices10 g
  • coriander powder (ground)Spices10 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices5 g
  • garam masala (ground)Spices5 g
  • haleem spice mix (ready-made)Spices30 g
  • saltSpices15 g
  • black saltSpices5 g
  • yogurt (whisked)Dairy250 g
  • cooking oil (for frying)Pantry200 ml
  • waterOther2 litres
  • fresh coriander (chopped)Produce20 g
  • lemon (cut into wedges)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

524kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
29 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Potato masher
  • Slotted spoon
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Soak the grains and pulses

    • Rinse the chana dal, masoor dal, chickpeas, rice and wheat grains.
    • Cover with water and leave to soak for half an hour.
    Step 1
  2. Fry the onions

    • Slice the onions and fry them in the oil until deep golden brown.
    • Remove half of the fried onions and set aside for the topping.
    • Remove half of the oil and keep it for the meat.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the meat with aromatics

    • Add the beef to the pan with the ginger garlic paste, green chillies and turmeric.
    • Season with salt and black salt, then add water.
    • Cook until the meat is tender and shreds easily.
    Step 3
  4. Add the spices and yogurt

    • Stir in the red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin, black pepper and garam masala.
    • Add the yogurt and mix well.
    • Add the haleem spice mix and stir to combine.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the pulses and grains

    • Add the soaked pulses, rice and wheat to the pot with water.
    • Cook on a medium flame until everything is completely soft.
    • Stir regularly so the mixture does not catch.
    Step 5
  6. Mash to a smooth consistency

    • Shred the meat with a spoon or masher.
    • Mash the lentils and grains until the haleem is thick and smooth.
    • Add a little water if it becomes too thick and mix well.
    Step 6
  7. Serve

    • Ladle the haleem into bowls.
    • Top with the reserved fried onions and fresh coriander.
    • Serve with lemon wedges.
    Step 7