Non-Vegetarian📍 Uttar Pradesh

Haleem

An authentic non-vegetarian recipe from Uttar Pradesh, India — with exact measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Traditional Haleem from Uttar Pradesh, India
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The Story Behind the Dish

Haleem is a treasured non-vegetarian dish from Uttar Pradesh, India — a reflection of the region's ingredients, climate, and culinary traditions passed down through generations.

Ingredients

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Clean and marinate the protein with turmeric, salt, and half the red chilli powder for 20 minutes.

  2. Heat oil in a heavy pan. Add onions and fry until golden brown.

  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

  4. Add tomatoes and cook until they soften and oil begins to separate.

  5. Add remaining spices — coriander powder, remaining chilli powder, garam masala.

  6. Add the marinated protein and stir well to coat with the masala.

  7. Cook on high heat for 5 minutes, then reduce to medium and cook until done.

  8. Add water if needed for gravy consistency. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  9. Finish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Cook

3 hours

Serves

6 servings

Level

Hard