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Mughlai Style Chicken Haleem Recipe

Mughlai · High Protein Non Vegetarian · 50 min · 4 servings

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For the soul.

50 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 300 grams boneless chicken
  • 3 tablespoon chana dal (bengal gram dal)
  • 1 tablespoon rice
  • 3 tablespoon broken wheat (dalia/ godumai rava)
  • 1 bay leaf (tej patta)
  • + 15 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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How to Make Mughlai Style Chicken Haleem Recipe at Home

Ingredients (20 items)

  • boneless chicken300 grams
  • chana dal (bengal gram dal)3 tablespoon
  • rice1 tablespoon
  • broken wheat (dalia/ godumai rava)3 tablespoon
  • bay leaf (tej patta)1
  • onions - sliced4
  • ginger garlic paste1 teaspoon
  • green chilli3
  • -1/ tablespoons red chilli powder2
  • salt - to taste
  • mint leaves (pudina) - chopped2 tablespoon
  • coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped2 tablespoon
  • sunflower oil1 tablespoon
  • ghee3 tablespoon
  • cumin seeds (jeera)1 teaspoon
  • ajwain (carom seeds)1 teaspoon
  • whole black peppercorns1 tablespoon
  • inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)1
  • cardamom (elaichi) pods/seeds3
  • black cardamom (badi elaichi)2
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time35 min
Total Time50 min
Servings4
CourseMain Course
CuisineMughlai
DietHigh Protein Non Vegetarian
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    To prepare Mughlai Style Chicken Haleem Recipe, dry roast all the spices mentioned under masala list

  2. 2

    Grind it into fine powder

  3. 3

    Keep aside

  4. 4

    Soak chana dal, broken wheat, rice separately

  5. 5

    In a saucepot add oil

  6. 6

    Add sliced onions, ginger garlic paste, green chilies sauté until onions turn brown

  7. 7

    Remove from stove and keep aside

  8. 8

    Add 3 cups water into the same pan

  9. 9

    Add chicken pieces, salt and red chili powder

  10. 10

    Cover and bring it to rolling boil

  11. 11

    Once chicken changes color, add the soaked dal, broken wheat and rice

  12. 12

    Cover and cook

  13. 13

    Once the chicken is cooked, remove the bay leaf

  14. 14

    Start mashing the chicken and dal once chicken gets cooked

  15. 15

    Continue mashing and cooking until all the chicken is fully mashed along with dal

  16. 16

    Keep adding a little water as and when required

  17. 17

    Now add the sauteed onion-ginger garlic-green chilies mix along with roasted spices

  18. 18

    Add salt to taste and continue to cook and mash

  19. 19

    Once the haleem turns thick and all ingredients are well mashed, add ghee and mix again

  20. 20

    Transfer the Mughlai Style Chicken Haleem Recipe to serving bowl, garnish with caramelized onions, fresh coriander leaves and some ghee on top

  21. 21

    Serve Mughlai Style Chicken Haleem Recipe topped with caramelized onions and serve as a main course meal with Mutton Keema Samosa Recipe

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Frequently Asked Questions about Haleem

What is Haleem?+
Mughlai Style Chicken Haleem Recipe is a high protein non vegetarian Mughlai main course dish made with boneless chicken, chana dal (bengal gram dal), rice, broken wheat (dalia/ godumai rava), and more. It takes about 50 min to prepare and serves 4.
How long does it take to cook Haleem?+
Mughlai Style Chicken Haleem Recipe takes 50 min in total — 15 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Haleem?+
Mughlai Style Chicken Haleem Recipe requires 20 ingredients including boneless chicken, chana dal (bengal gram dal), rice, broken wheat (dalia/ godumai rava), bay leaf (tej patta), and 15 more. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Haleem easy to make at home?+
Yes! Mughlai Style Chicken Haleem Recipe can be made at home in 50 min following the 21 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Haleem online?+
Yes! You can order Haleem from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Haleem" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.