Haleem

Ingredients:

2 lbs boneless Lamb, Chicken or Beef

3 cups Cracked wheat

4tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste

1 cup Mixed lentils

1tbsp Red Chili powder

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

1 n 1/2 cup Yougurt

1 cup Golden n Crisp fried onions

1/2 cup Cashew nuts

1 tsp Garam Masala powder (1 tsp shahi zeera,2-3 cardamom,2-3 cloves and 1" cinnamon stick...blend into a fine powder)

1/2 tsp Black Pepper corns

Whole spices- 1" cinnamon stick, 2-3 cloves, 2-3 cardamom

1/2 cup Ghee

Fresh Herbs- 1 cup fresh coriander, 1/4 cup fresh mint and 5-6 green chilies

Salt to taste

1/2 cup oil

Instructions:

1. First wash and soak the cracked wheat for at least 1/2 hour. Then wash and clean the lamb thoroughly, trimming off any excess fat.
2.Mix the lamb with 1tbsp of Ginger-Garlic paste, 1/ tsp of salt, Red chili powder,1/2 tsp Garam masala powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric
3.Pressure cook the lamb on high for 8-10 min[ or until 3 whistles] and then simmer for another 15-20 min. after it cools down...shred n keep aside.
4. Boil the cracked wheat along with the mixed lentils,1tbsp ginger-garlic paste,1/4 tsp turmeric powder,3-4 green chillies,1/2 tsp black pepper corns in 8-10 cups
of water until its cooked completely and the water is almost absorbed by the wheat.
5. Put this wheat in a blender and pulse for a few seconds.[ in 2-3 batches] .Remove and keep aside.
6.Heat the oil in another container add the whole spices, the cooked and shredded lamb, remaining green chilies, 1/2 cup fresh coriander and saute for a 2-3 min.
7. Add the Yogurt and saute for another 10- 15 min or until a little oil starts to float on top.
8. Add 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
9. Add the cooked Wheat and mix well...adding a little bit of Ghee at a time. Do Check the salt and add if needed.
10. Let it simmer for at least 1/2 hour and keep stirring in between.