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Hyderabadi Veg Haleem

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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Hyderabadi Haleem is a one-dish meal , which has gained international acclaim.
In Hyderabad, the dish is an indispensable part of celebrity events like weddings, and is consumed especially during Iftaar, the evening meal following the day-long fast observed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan .
This is so because Haleem is a high-calorie dish that gives instant energy. Here is a vegetarian version of the energy and flavour packed Hyderabadi delicacy.
Packed with broken wheat, a range of lentils, vegetables and spices, the Hyderabadi Veg Haleem is self-contained in flavour and texture and ideal to serve as a one-dish meal.
A garnish of deep-fried onions and mixed nuts adds to the crunchiness and flavour of this dish, also giving it a masaledar aroma instantly.
Try your hand at making other Hyderabadi delicacies like the Char Dal ka Dalcha and the Bakar Khani Naan .
Hyderabadi Veg Haleem recipe - How to make Hyderabadi Veg Haleem
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Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
35 Mins
Total Time
55 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained
1 tbsp masoor (split red lentil) dal , washed and drained
1 tbsp chana dal (split Bengal gram) , washed and drained
1 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal , washed and drained
1/2 cup broken wheat (dalia) , washed and drained
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
4 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
2 (1?) stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1/4 tsp caraway seeds (shahjeera)
1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
2 tbsp ghee
1/2 cup sliced onions
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste
1 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables (carrot , french beans and cauliflower)
1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
salt to taste
2 tbsp curd (dahi)
1 cup milk
For The Garnish
2 tbsp melted ghee
1/2 cup fried onions
1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds and cashewnuts)
Method
- Combine the yellow moong dal, urad dal, masoor dal, chana dal, cumin seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, caraway seeds and sesame seeds in a mixer and blend to a smooth powder. Keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the onions, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes.
- Add the mixed vegetables, coriander, mint and salt and sauté on medium flame for 5 minutes.
- Add the broken wheat and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the prepared dal powder, curds, milk , mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Add 1 cup of water and mash with help of potato masher till coarse.
- Serve hot garnished with melted ghee, deep-fried onions and nuts.
Hyderabadi Veg Haleem recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 265 cal |
Protein | 8.7 g |
Carbohydrates | 29.6 g |
Fiber | 3.8 g |
Fat | 11.1 g |
Cholesterol | 9.2 mg |
Sodium | 26.4 mg |
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Purvhi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Wow.. this came out so yummy, thank you for receipe. I didnt add mint and milk but still came out delicious and filling, even my kid loved it.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Thank you for the feedback and do try making more recipes and give us your response.

abc
March 13, 2025, midnight
hii

Sulekha T
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this recipe and just taste superb.. I have heard my friends talk about Haleem in the Ramzan season, since i m vegetarian i never got to taste it, but thanks for uploading this recipe, you guys answered my curiosity.