simple oats haleem recipe (Print Version)
Easy Oats Haleem is a spiced one-pot meal made with chicken, lentils, and oats. Full of flavor and ready in about an hour.
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
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500 g chicken with bones or boneless options like leg pieces
→ Vegetables and Herbs
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2 onions, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
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1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
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4-6 green chillies
→ Lentils
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4 tbsp mash dal
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2 tbsp moong dal
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2 tbsp masoor dal
→ Fat and Oil
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1/2 cup cooking oil
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5 tbsp ghee
→ Whole Spices
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2 cinnamon sticks
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3 cloves
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9 peppercorns
→ Ground Spices
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2 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
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1 tbsp red chilli powder
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1 tsp turmeric powder
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1 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
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1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
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1 tbsp cumin powder
→ Other
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2-3 tsp salt (to taste)
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3 tbsp lemon juice
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1/2 cup oats (instant or quick-cook)
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3-4 cups water or homemade chicken broth
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2 chicken stock cubes
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1/4 cup fried onions (for garnishing)
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2 tbsp chopped coriander (for garnishing)
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1/4 cup fried cashews (for garnishing)
# Instructions:
01 -
Wash and soak all lentils/dals. Set aside.
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Fry sliced onions until golden brown. Divide into two portions. Crush half and keep the other half aside.
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Make a paste of coriander, mint, and green chillies.
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Heat oil in a pan, add whole spices, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, half the salt, garam masala, and turmeric. Fry for 1 minute.
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Add chicken and yogurt. Sauté briefly before adding crushed fried onions and green chilli paste. Sauté again.
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Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and cook until the chicken is tender.
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Shred the cooked chicken and add it back into the masala mixture.
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Add chicken stock and the soaked lentils. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add oats, coriander powder, cumin powder, lemon juice, and the remaining salt. Mix well.
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Add ghee and mix thoroughly.
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Garnish with chopped coriander, lemon slices, fried onions, and fried cashews.
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Serve hot.
# Notes:
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After adding lentils, cover and cook on low flame to ensure even cooking.
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Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the pan.
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An Instant Pot can be used to minimize cooking time.