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From the makers of Easy Slow Cooker Nihari… comes Easier Slow Cooker Haleem.
Catchy, no? I’ve been wanting to say that. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Friends, I’m embarrassed how long it’s taken me to bring you this recipe. If you visit my Instagram stories, you may have witnessed my attempts at achieving this haleem. There are just so. many. variables. But I assure you, the wait is worth it. Because all these months, I’ve been testing this recipe, each time making it a little better. Who knows? I may even continue to update it as I gain more haleem expertise with age (that happens, right?).
So why ‘easier’, and not ‘easy’, you ask?
Well… Haleem, by nature, isn’t a 30-minute one-pot meal-with-ingredients-you-probably-have-on-hand. A good haleem takes time, a few pans, and most likely a trip to the nearest Indian/Pakistani/Middle-Eastern grocery store. But this haleem recipe is easier than most, and I hope you find it tastes better too!
What is Haleem?
Haleem (also called daleem, halim, etc.) is a popular stew derived from the Arabic dish Hareesa. (Wiki has all the details!) I remember when I first made haleem with a very traditional recipe. I soaked and cooked the cracked wheat, barley, rice, and lentils (all individually). I ground the spices with mortar and pestle and shredded the cooked pieces of meat with a wooden spoon. Phew..even thinking about it is exhausting! I knew right then that I had to find an easier way; else I’d only make haleem once a year (if that). And we all know haleem is too healthy, comforting, and straight up delicious to make only once a year. So this completely doable, authentic-tasting, and totally guest-worthy haleem recipe was born.
Equipment you are going to need (affiliate links):
A slow cooker (I use this one). A food processor A slow cooker liner – optional but encouraged to help save cleanup time.
Lentils and Grains You’ll Need To Make Easier Slow Cooker Haleem
Tips To Make Easier Slow Cooker Haleem:
Feel free to ask me any questions below. And if you make it, don’t forget to leave a review! Are you ready? Let’s do this!
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