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Cooking Haleem at Home: What Our Readers Learned
Readers who tried cooking haleem at home all say the same thing: it takes longer than you think, and it is worth it.
By Ayesha Begum ยท 5 March 2025
Soak overnight
Broken wheat and lentils need a long soak.
Cook low and slow
Home cooks use a heavy pot and cook for several hours, stirring often.
Pound or blend
Traditional cooks pound the mixture. A hand blender does the job at home.
Toppings matter
Fried onion, lemon, mint and ghee make the dish. For the restaurant version, see our haleem guide.
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