Chicken Haleem

Chicken Haleem

The city of Hyderabad in southern India is known for its delectable haleem, which is available only during Ramadan. It consists of chicken (or lamb) with lentils and spices, slow-cooked to a thick soup consistency.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
10 hrs 35 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 pods cardamom
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons split chick peas (chana dal), soaked
  • 2 tablespoons split mung beans with skin (moong dal), soaked
  • 3 tablespoons roasted split chickpeas (dalia), soaked
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 10 leaves fresh mint, chopped

Directions

Step 1
Heat ghee in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions, cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and cumin seeds. Cook and stir until onions are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add ginger paste and garlic paste and continue to saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
Transfer mixture to a slow cooker. Add chana dal, moong dal, dalia, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and garam masala. Pour water on top and mix to combine.

Step 3
Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, mixing in cilantro and mint 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.

Step 4
Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Use a hand blender to lightly blend mixture, or skip this step of you like your haleem chunky. Serve hot.

Cook’s Note:

You can use chicken breasts if you don't like thighs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343
Calories
18g
Fat
20g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 23%
Saturated Fat8g 41%
Cholesterol93mg 31%
Sodium494mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate20g 7%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars4g
Protein24g
Vitamin C6mg 32%
Calcium65mg 5%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium458mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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