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Karachi Style Chicken Haleem Stew

Name: Karachi Style Chicken Haleem Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 0.5 cup fine cracked wheat; 0.25 cup yellow moong lentils; 0.25 cup red masoor lentils; 3 tbsp ghee; 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced; 1.5 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 1.5 tsp garam masala powder; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric

A comforting Pakistani stew blending tender shredded chicken, cracked wheat, and lentils, simmered with warming spices and garnished with crispy fried onions.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min

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Technique to learn

Ghotna

Blending braised grains, lentils, and shredded proteins together to form a rich, velvety stew structure.

Instructions

Step 1: Combine cracked wheat, yellow moong, and red lentils in a pot with 4 cups water and 0.5 tsp salt; simmer covered for 25 minutes until soft.

Step 2: Use an immersion blender to partially process the soft grain and lentil mix into a thick, smooth base.

Step 3: In a separate pan, melt 1 tbsp ghee over medium heat and fry half the sliced onions for 6 minutes until golden brown; set aside for garnish.

Step 4: Add remaining ghee and ginger garlic paste to pan, cooking 1 minute, then add chicken thighs, garam masala, and turmeric.

Step 5: Sear chicken for 5 minutes, add 1 cup water, cover and cook on medium-low for 15 minutes until chicken shreds easily.

Step 6: Shred chicken using two forks and transfer chicken with all pan liquid into the pot with warm lentils and wheat.

Step 7: Simmer combined stew for 8 minutes on low while stirring constantly until thick and velvety, then serve topped with fried onions.

Cooking tips

Soaking the lentils and cracked wheat for 30 minutes reduces cook time on the stovetop.
Stir continuously during final simmer to prevent the thick stew from sticking to the bottom.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Pakistani; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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