simple oats haleem recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 500 g chicken with bones or boneless options like leg pieces

→ Vegetables and Herbs

02 - 2 onions, thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
05 - 4-6 green chillies

→ Lentils

06 - 4 tbsp mash dal
07 - 2 tbsp moong dal
08 - 2 tbsp masoor dal

→ Fat and Oil

09 - 1/2 cup cooking oil
10 - 5 tbsp ghee

→ Whole Spices

11 - 2 cinnamon sticks
12 - 3 cloves
13 - 9 peppercorns

→ Ground Spices

14 - 2 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
15 - 1 tbsp red chilli powder
16 - 1 tsp turmeric powder
17 - 1 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
18 - 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
19 - 1 tbsp cumin powder

→ Other

20 - 2-3 tsp salt (to taste)
21 - 3 tbsp lemon juice
22 - 1/2 cup oats (instant or quick-cook)
23 - 3-4 cups water or homemade chicken broth
24 - 2 chicken stock cubes
25 - 1/4 cup fried onions (for garnishing)
26 - 2 tbsp chopped coriander (for garnishing)
27 - 1/4 cup fried cashews (for garnishing)

# Instructions:

01 - Wash and soak all lentils/dals. Set aside.
02 - Fry sliced onions until golden brown. Divide into two portions. Crush half and keep the other half aside.
03 - Make a paste of coriander, mint, and green chillies.
04 - 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.
05 - Add chicken and yogurt. Sauté briefly before adding crushed fried onions and green chilli paste. Sauté again.
06 - Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and cook until the chicken is tender.
07 - Shred the cooked chicken and add it back into the masala mixture.
08 - Add chicken stock and the soaked lentils. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
09 - Add oats, coriander powder, cumin powder, lemon juice, and the remaining salt. Mix well.
10 - Add ghee and mix thoroughly.
11 - Garnish with chopped coriander, lemon slices, fried onions, and fried cashews.
12 - Serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - After adding lentils, cover and cook on low flame to ensure even cooking.
02 - Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the pan.
03 - An Instant Pot can be used to minimize cooking time.