Shan Masalas are the best! - Haleem - Recipe
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Tehsin for bringing me a box of Shan’s Haleem masala!
We loved it. It is so easy to make Haleem with this.
You could follow the recipe on the box, but I did it a bit differently. My recipe takes less than 2 and half hours. The recipe on the box takes about 4-6 hours!
Ingredients:
boneless Chicken/meat pieces 2 lbs (or 3/4 kg)
1 packet Haleem Shan Masala (It contains, 2 packets inside the box; one is the spice mix, and the other is the lentil/grain/pulses mix)
Ghee / Oil for cooking about 2 cups
1 1/2 cup fried onions
hot water for soaking the grains/lentils
Method:
First soak the lentils/grains packet in hot water for an 1 or 2 hours (if you dont have a pressure cooker, then soak overnight). Fry the chicken/meat pieces in ghee/oil for a few minutes. Add half the packet of the Spice mix, little water, pressure cook for 4-5 whistles, or if you dont have a pressure cooker, then cook covered till the meat is tender.
After this, pressure cook the lentils/grains mixed with the remaining spice mix, and lots of water; for about 5-6 whistles (if soaked for 1-2 hours).
Finally, using a food processor, first grind the chicken/meat till it appears to look like shredded. Then put this in a big pot. Now do the same to the lentil/grain mixture, to get a slight crushed feel. Mix this in the same big pot.
Add fried onions to this, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
While serving, Tehsin suggested to put a layer of hot ghee on top of the haleem. 
This tastes best with tandoori rotis or pita bread.
February 14th, 2008
4 Comments Add your own
1. Eow | February 26th, 2008 at 5:41 am
What on earth is Haleem? Is it Sabahan, or a Malaysian dish? Uh… I thought I got onto your blog because you are a Sabah blogger, but I see now you’re actually in the States. Hmm…
2. VV | February 26th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Thanks for your comment, Haleem is an Indian dish, and I am from India and my name is Sabah. Haleem is basically, whole grains, lentils, and meat/chicken all cooked together with a blend of some spices, till it is very tender.
I have never tried Malaysian food, though I have a friend whose parents are Indian, but she is born in Malaysia. She is fantastic, and she says Malaysia is fantastic! You are lucky, if you live there. An Indian friend recently told me that the food is great!
3. ulfet | March 20th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Where have you been?What happened your web site? I hope you dont forget your website (just kidding) SEE YOU SOON..
4. VV | March 21st, 2008 at 8:58 am
I know, I have become so careless. Just gotten busy.
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