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Haleem
Haleem reads richness 6.3, umami 5.9 and citrus 5.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian main, about 3 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.3 · Umami 5.9 · Citrus 5.2 · Sourness 4.7 · Herbaceous 4.0 · Nutty 2.9 · Heat 2.8 · Allium 2.7 · Warm Spice 2.6 · Earthy 2.5 · Floral 1.6 · Sweetness 1.4 · Funk & Ferment 1.2 · Fruity 1.1 · Bitterness 1.1 · Salinity 0.7
What's in it (13)
- 1.5 lbs mutton, bone-in
- 1/2 cup broken wheat
- 1/4 cup chana dal
- 1/4 cup masoor dal
- 1 cup fried onion
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp whole spices
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 3 tbsp ghee
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Time & effort: about 3 hr (40 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 161.5 kcal, 14 g protein, 6.7 g fat, 12.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Slow-cook mutton with whole spices until falling off the bone, then shred.
- Separately cook broken wheat and lentils until mushy.
- Combine everything and cook on low heat, stirring vigorously to form a thick porridge-like consistency.
- Serve topped with fried onions, mint, cilantro, and lemon.
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- Harira — Moroccan
- Ghormeh Sabzi (Herb and Bean Stew) — Persian
- Saltah (Lamb Stew under Whipped Fenugreek Froth) — Yemeni
- Pozole Rojo — Mexican
- Chicken Tikka Masala — British
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.