Instant Pot Haleem

Ingredients

• 1 cup Oil (Divided for cooking and tarka)
• 700 g Boneless beef (Or any meat of your choice)
• 1 large Onion (Sliced and fried)
• 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste (Freshly grated preferred)
• 1 Shaan Shahi Haleem Mix (One standard packet)
• 2 tbsp Yoghurt
• 1 cup Instant oats
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric
• Lentils (Soaked; typically the mix included in the Shaan packet or a small handful of mixed dals)
• 6 cup Water (Boiling)
• Tarka ingredients (Onions, ginger, green chillies, and fresh mint leaves)
• Garnish (Chat masala, fried onions, julienned ginger, green chillies, and lemon juice)

Steps

1. 1

   Set the Instant Pot to 'Saute' mode and heat the oil.

2. 2

   Add the boneless beef (or meat of choice) to the pot and 'bhunify' (sear/sauté) for about 5 minutes until browned.

3. 3

   Add the freshly grated ginger garlic paste and continue to sauté for a few more minutes until the raw smell disappears.

4. 4

   Add the yoghurt, fried onions, turmeric, Shaan Shahi Haleem mix, instant oats, and soaked lentils to the pot.

5. 5

   Pour in 6 cups of boiling water. Close the Instant Pot lid and set to 'Multigrain' mode for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Once the timer is up and pressure is released, open the lid. Use an immersion blender to grind the mixture for less than a minute to achieve a smooth, stretchy consistency.

7. 7

   Prepare the tarka (tempering) by heating a small amount of oil in a separate pan and frying sliced onions, ginger, green chillies, and fresh mint leaves until fragrant and golden.

8. 8

   Pour the hot tarka over the haleem.

9. 9

   Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of chat masala, more fried onions, julienned ginger, chopped green chillies, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

Bhunify is a South Asian culinary term meaning to sauté or fry spices and meat thoroughly to develop deep flavor. Using instant oats is a shortcut to provide the thick, gelatinous texture usually achieved by hours of cooking wheat and barley.

Nutrition per serving

• Main Course
• Beef
• Instant Pot
• Pakistani
• Haleem
• One Pot
• High Protein