Slow-Cooked Ramadan Haleem: Why This 6-Hour Recipe is the Ultimate Soul Food

Slow-Cooked Haleem 2026 🌙✨ The Meaty Specialty for the Soul.

By Sanjeev Vekariya 22 Febuary, 2026

Ingredients

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Step 1: The Base

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Step 2: The Meat

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The 6-Hour Secret

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Step 3: The Mash

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Step 4: Serving and Garneshing

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