Oats in Haleem Style

Holy Moly! This is amazing. This recipe is always a hit. Never thought oats can be used in such a great way. Oats in Haleem style is very healthy and delectable. It'a my all time favorite dish.

I took this recipe two years back from one of my aunt and since then I prepare this dish very often. The reason I prepare it very often is because it's unbelievably easy and fast to prepare.

If you enjoy Haleem then you will definitely love this dish. Prepare in chicken or mutton, both are delicious in taste. Follow the simple instructions.

You will need, Ingredients:

• 200g boneless chicken or mutton  

• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

• 2 tbsp oil + more for frying onions

• 3-4 cloves of garlic

• 2-3 green chillies

• 4-5 curry leaves (optional)

• 4 tbsp oats

• 1 tsp white pepper

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tsp garam masala

• Salt to taste 

• 1 cup milk

• 1/4 bunch chopped coriander 

• 2 large onion 

• Mint leaves for garnish

Step 1:

Boil chicken/mutton with ginger garlic paste in 3-4 cups of water. Shred chicken/mutton and keep the stock aside.

Note: If preparing in mutton, use pressure cooker for fast result.

Step 2:

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add chopped garlic, chopped green chillies and curry leaves. Keep stirring for a minute and add oats. Sauté oats for 3-4 minutes and mix white pepper, ground black pepper and garam masala. Add salt as required.

Add shredded chicken/mutton and then milk to the oats mixture. The mixture will thicken. Add chicken/mutton stock. Cook for 2 minutes more. Add water accordingly if the mixture is too thick.

In an other pan, heat sufficient oil and fry onions till golden brown. Drain fried onions on an absorbent paper.

Mix half of the fried onions and chopped coriander in cooked oats. Stir well and serve hot. 

Garnish with mint leaves and remaining fried onions on top.

Enjoy!