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Name: Authentic Bengali Haleem (Halim)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Bangladesh
Ingredients: *For the Base:**; 1/2 cup whole wheat berries (gohum); 1/4 cup chana dal (split chickpeas); 1/4 cup masoor dal (red lentils); 1/4 cup moong dal (split yellow lentils); 1/2 cup barley (jau); 1/2 cup cracked wheat (bulgur); 1/4 cup rice; 1/4 cup urad dal (black gram, optional); *For the Meat:**; 500g beef or mutton, cut into 2-inch pieces (with bone for flavor); 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons mustard oil or vegetable oil; *For Cooking:**; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup oil (for frying onions); 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter); 2 tablespoons ginger paste; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon cumin powder; 1 tablespoon coriander powder; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2-3 green chilies, slit lengthwise; 1 teaspoon crushed ginger

Halim

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

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Slow-cooked savory porridge of meat, lentils, and wheat, eaten at Eid.

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