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title: Haleem (Beef, Wheat and Lentil Porridge)
servings: 8
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 240 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/haleem
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Gather @ground turmeric{1%tsp} and @onion{3}.

If it isn't soaking already, rinse the @cracked wheat{200%g}, and julienne the @fresh ginger{40%g} for the garnish.

Place the @beef chuck{700%g} in the heavy pot with the turmeric and half the @garam masala{1%tbsp}; cover with water and simmer until the meat is fully tender and shreds easily, about 90 minutes. ~{90%minutes}

Lift the beef out and shred it finely with two forks, then return it to the pot.

Add the soaked cracked wheat, @red lentil{100%g} and @toor dal{100%g} to the pot; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grains and lentils fully collapse into the broth, about 90 minutes. ~{90%minutes}

Take a sturdy whisk to the pot and beat — the ghota — until the meat and grain fuse into one fibrous, silky mass. ~{20%minutes}

Loosen with a splash of hot water if the haleem has thickened past a good ladle consistency, and check the salt.

Ladle into bowls and top with the fried onions, ginger threads, a squeeze of @lemon{2} and a dusting of the remaining garam masala; eat right away, spoon in one hand, naan in the other.