Hyderabadi Haleem

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Ingredients

200 grams	boneless mutton
1/4 cup	broken wheat (dalia)
1/4 cup	chana dal
1/4 cup	toor dal
1/4 cup	masoor dal
1/4 cup	moong dal
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons	ghee
2 cups	water
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
—	salt to taste
1 cup	fried onions
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon	fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon	lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the broken wheat and all the dals together for 30 minutes.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, heat ghee and add ginger-garlic paste. Sauté until the raw smell disappears.
3. 3 Add the mutton pieces and sauté until they are browned.
4. 4 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
5. 5 Drain the soaked wheat and dals and add them to the cooker.
6. 6 Pour in 2 cups of water and stir everything together.
7. 7 Close the lid and pressure cook for 6-7 whistles or until the mutton and grains are tender.
8. 8 Once done, let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid and mash the mixture with a wooden spoon or hand blender to get a smooth consistency.
9. 9 Add garam masala and mix well. Adjust salt if needed.
10. 10 Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
11. 11 Garnish with fried onions, chopped coriander, mint leaves, and a splash of lemon juice before serving.