Kathal ka Haleem

Originating from the kitchens of Hyderabad, the city of Nizams, this scrumptious dish has arrived to capture the hearts of each and every person. This authentic Hyderbadi specialty, Kathal Ka Haleem, never fails to amaze everyone with its exotic and holistic flavour. A vegetarian version of the traditional Hyderabadi haleem, this delectable indulgence is prepared with the goodness of Kathal (Jackfruit), broken wheat (dalia), along with a huge variety of rich aromatic blended spices which have the power to instantly elevate the taste of any dish and make it even more special.

This extraordinary recipe of Kathal Ka Haleem has been prepared with precision by following a particular method which makes it stand out from every other Hyderabadi delicacies. If you are going to throw a bash next week and want to cook something very special, go the haleem way. With just a handful of ingredients teamed with a little precision in the method, you will get this sumptuous recipe and make everyone fall in love with your astounding culinary skills. Serve this indulgence to each of your friends and family during kitty parties, birthday parties, potlucks, game nights, date and anniversary parties. Get ready to be showered with loads of compliments and praises and this delicacy will be a big hit and make you the star of the evening. Just try this amazing recipe and mesmerize all the taste buds coming your way. (Recipe: Chef Mohsin, The Park, Hyderabad)

INGREDIENTS

2 kilograms jackfruit

15 gm garlic paste

15 gm ginger paste

1 1/2 tablespoon green chilli sauce

10 gm turmeric

0 salt as required

1 kilograms broken wheat

1 teaspoon kebab cheeni masala

1 tablespoon red chilli powder

500 gm ghee

1 bunch mint

50 gm onion

100 gm cashews

250 gm yoghurt (curd)

1 handful coriander leaves

How to make Kathal ka Haleem

Step 1

To make this delicious recipe, take a bowl and add ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric and green chili paste. Stir the ingredients and marinate jack fruit into it and allow it to rest for at least 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

In the meanwhile, take a large pot and pour water into it. Add the marinated jack fruit into it and bring to boil. After the jack fruit is cooked, peel and shred it out into thin pieces. Keep it aside for some time.

Step 3

Over a medium to low flame, cook soaked broken wheat (dalia), green chili and kebab chini along with a appropriate amount of water in a wok. Stir well and blend to make a paste out of it. Keep it aside.

Step 4

In another medium sized vessel, preheat ghee for some time. After the ghee is hot enough, saute ginger, garlic and green chilli paste. Add shredded jack fruit, turmeric and red chili powder. Once the jack fruit turns brownish in colour, add curd. Cook the mixture until oil is separated. Then add the broken wheat paste (Step 3) into the mixture.

Step 5

Allow the entire amalgamation to cook until you get a consistency where it doesn't stick to the ladle. Once your dish is prepared, garnish with fried onions, cashew nuts, mint and fresh coriander leaves. Transfer the delight to a serving plate and enjoy hot.