Pakistani Haleem is an amazing comfort food with a nourishing mix of grains, lentils, and meat. I've made it simple with the Instant Pot so you don't have to cook all day. If you've ever wondered how to make haleem in an Instant Pot or Pressure cooker, let me show you a one-step method to make this.
This Pakistani main course is made with chicken and is a great well balanced high protein meal. Made in an Instant Pot, this family dinner comes together quickly and easily for a delicious meal everyone will love.
Be sure to check out my Pakistani Karachi Chicken if you like this recipe, it's also made in the Instant Pot.
What is Haleem?
Haleem is made of a mix of grains and lentils and some type of meat--often mutton or chicken. This dish is slow cooked for seven to eight hours, to thoroughly break down the meat and grains, resulting in a paste-like consistency.
Did I just lose you when I said Paste-like? I know I was not keen to eat or try this dish because of the paste-like part, but I now regret my reluctance because it's not a paste--it's a spoonful of deliciousness. The various grains, meats and spices just come together beautifully.
This is also a very nourishing dish, full of complex carbohydrates and protein. It is often made for Iftar during the month of Ramadan when the faithful fast from sunup to sundown. Breaking that long fast with a dish of rib-sticking haleem is a wonderful thing to long forward to.
This recipe makes a great dish for Ramadan! You can find more great Instant Pot Ramadan recipes in my 15 Instant Pot Ramadan Recipes post.
Pressure Cooker Pakistani Haleem
Pakistani Haleem is normally a dish that people just set out to cook all day. You have to cook it low and slow and really, it takes ALL DAY. I think we all know I don't have the patience to cook anything all day for a single dish. The Instant Pot has spoiled me.
I set out to find the perfect Instant Pot recipe for Pakistani Haleem and I finally have it down. This turns out the same perfect, smooth consistency as when you make it with the traditional method, minus the monotonous stirring and long cook times.
My need for efficiency in all things has made this recipe quick so you can enjoy this comfort food anytime.
If you're looking for more great Pakistani dishes, my Pakistani Chicken Karahi is to die for!
Ingredients for Pakistani Haleem
If you live close to an Indian grocery store, you may find a premade mix of cracked wheat berries and lentils labeled Haleem mix (not Haleem Masala which is a spice mix in a small cardboard box). You can use this in place of the wheat berries and lentils below. If not, look for cracked wheat like this to make up your own mix of lentils and wheat berries.
You can round out the meal with a wonderful Instant Pot Pakistani Zarda for dessert.
Also, my Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is another fantastic comfort food recipe you can make in your Instant Pot that you're sure to love.
How To Make Chicken Haleem
- Prep. Turn the Instant Pot on Sauté and when it is hot, add the ghee.
- Sautee the onions are brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove half the onions and set them aside for garnishing
- Pressure cook. Add the chicken, wheat berries and chana dal, 4 cups water, ginger, garlic, cayenne, turmeric, salt, cumin, coriander and 1 teaspoon of the garam masala. Cook on high pressure.
- Puree. Using an immersion blender, purée the meat and grains together until you have a smooth, thick stew.
- Finish. Add 1 teaspoon of Garam Masala and stir. Garnish with julienned ginger, the reserved fried onions, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve. Pour the additional ghee on top, and serve.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- You can substitute mutton, goat or beef for the chicken in this recipe without changing anything else.
- Check that your spices aren't stale before you use them. Rub a little between you fingers and if it doesn't release an aroma it's time to buy more.
- Serve with naan or rice.
EQUIPMENT YOU MAY NEED TO MAKE THIS INSTANT POT PAKISTANI HALEEM:
- Instant Pot Mini Duo, or Instant pot 6 quarts, or Instant Pot 8 Quarts
- Measuring Cups
- My favorite Cutting Board
- Good set of Kitchen Knives
- Immersion Blender
What does Haleem taste like?
Haleem is a wonderfully spiced dish that is loaded with flavor. This recipe has a mild heat to it, but nothing overpowering. If you prefer more heat in our food you can add a little more cayenne pepper if you like.
Can you make Haleem ahead of time?
Once you have made the haleem, let it cool to room temperature and transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat it on the stovetop until it is warmed through.
More Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
- Instant Pot Pinto Beans
- Tamale Pie
- Beef Barbacoa
- Instant Pot Harira Soup
- Eggplant Pasta
- Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
- Instant Pot Acorn Squash
I love how delicious and flavorful this Instant Pot Haleem is, and it's ready to eat in just 40 minutes. This is the perfect dish to try if you want to discover new cuisines. If you like it, be sure to share this post on Facebook and Pinterest!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (45 g) Ghee
- 2 cups (320 g) Sliced Onions
- 1 pound (453.59 g) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, left whole
- 4 cups (1000 ml) Water
- 1/2 cup (100 g) Cracked Wheat Berries
- 1/2 cup (96 g) Split Chana Dal, or a mix of other split dals such as urad, toor, red lentils etc
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Minced Ginger
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Cayenne Pepper
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) Garam Masala, divided
For Finishing
- 1/4 cup (24 g) julienned ginger
- 1/2 cup (8 g) chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons ) Ghee
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot on Sauté and when it is hot, add the ghee.
- To the hot ghee, add the thinly sliced onions and sauté until the onions are brown and crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Remove half the onions and set them aside for garnishing
- To the pot with half the onions and ghee, add the chicken, wheat berries and chana dal, 4 cups water, ginger, garlic, cayenne, turmeric, salt, cumin, coriander and 1 teaspoon of the garam masala.
- Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes and allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes. Then release all remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and using an immersion blender, purée the meat and grains together until you have a smooth, thick stew.
- Add 1 teaspoon of Garam Masala and stir.
- Garnish with julienned ginger, the reserved fried onions, and chopped cilantro.
- Pour the additional ghee on top, and serve.
- You can substitute mutton, goat or beef for the chicken in this recipe without changing anything else.
- Check that your spices aren't stale before you use them. Rub a little between you fingers and if it doesn't release an aroma it's time to buy more.
- Serve with naan or rice.
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Fauzia
Haven't tried it yet, but can't find any instructions for scaling it down for a 3 quart instant pot. Tried before and it was a miserable failure because of the constant burn notices. Had to finish it on the stove.
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TwoSleevers
Instructions should be the same for 3 quart as they are for 6 quart. Make sure you're deglazing the liner after you saute. If I get burn notices, it's usually when I didn't get all of the little stuck on bits off before I let the pot come to pressure. Also make sure you're layering the ingredients and not stirring before sealing your pot.
Naima
Delicious recipe and easy to make. I have a stove top pressure cooker and was able to make this as well. I used ground beef (didn't use an immersion blender), but am using chicken today. My family loves it and adding the spices myself is better than pre mixed packets because I can control the amount of heat.
Jane Ormrod
I love Haleem, and this recipe looks amazing.
But I'm trying to stay on the Keto ... can I have this or not? The various grains and lentils will probably throw me out of ketosis.
Oh but I want this soooo badly. Urvashi, this looks wonderful, and I can't wait to try it.
Does anyone know if I should avoid it on Keto?
Angela Lobo
Super easy and an amazing dish. Looking forward to similar recipes