Chicken Haleem Recipe (Pakistani Style) – Easy & Flavorful

Active Time 120 mins
Total Time 150 mins
Yield 4 serves

Looking for a simple and authentic Pakistani Chicken Haleem Recipe? This easy chicken haleem recipe in English shows you exactly how to cook chicken haleem at home with a smooth, rich texture and traditional taste.

Using Rabi Foods Cooking Oil makes the Haleem more aromatic, creamy, and perfect for every family meal. Haleem is a warm and comforting dish loved across Pakistan, especially during Ramadan, winter evenings, and family gatherings

How to make it

1. Cut the chicken

Cut the chicken into 12 pieces and set aside.

2. Wash and soak the grains

Wash ½ kg wheat and 1 cup gram lentils with lukewarm water.
Soak them in water as required.

3. Cook the wheat

Drain the soaked wheat and boil it with fresh water.
Add 1 tablespoon Rabi Cooking Oil and mix with a wooden spoon.
Once it starts boiling, add a pinch of baking soda.

4. Cook and blend the lentils

Boil the gram lentils separately until soft.
Blend them into a smooth paste.

5. Cook the chicken mixture

In a pan, add:

  • Chicken pieces
  • Chopped onions
  • 3 cups of water
  • Ginger-garlic paste
  • Chili powder, turmeric, salt
  • All-spice mixture
  • 1 cup Rabi Cooking Oil

Cook everything well until the water dries.

6. Add yogurt & wheat

Add 1 cup yogurt and then add the boiled wheat (with a little water).
Cook on low flame until it starts to thicken.
Place the pan on a hot griddle (tawa) and let it simmer on low heat.

7. Prepare the fried onions (tarka)

Heat 2 cups of Rabi Cooking Oil in a pan.
Add 4 chopped onions and fry until golden brown.
Remove and place them on paper to turn crispy.

8. Serve the Haleem

Pour the Haleem into a serving bowl and top with:

  • Crispy fried onions
  • Chopped coriander
  • Fresh mint
  • Green chilies
  • Ginger juliennes
  • Roasted cumin & all-spice powder

Serve hot with naan or Afghani naan.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ kg Chicken

  • 1/2 kg Wheat

  • 1 cup Gram lentil

  • 1 cup Yogurt

  • 1 cup Rabi Banaspati

  • A pinch Baking soda

  • 3 Onions chopped

  • 1 tsp Turmeric

  • 1 tsp All spice

  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste

  • 1 tbsp Chili powder

  • Salt to taste

For Serving

  • Mint leaves chopped (1 bunch)

  • Coriander leaves chopped (1 bunch)

  • Rabi Banaspati (2 cups)

  • Onion (4)

  • Green chilies chopped (8)

  • Lemons (5)

  • Ginger julienne (3 tbsp)

  • All spice (3 tbsp)

  • Roasted & ground cumin (3 tbsp)

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