Shan Haleem Masala is blended for making haleem -- the iconic slow-cooked dish of shredded meat, mixed lentils, broken wheat, and barley, all simmered together until they merge into a thick, porridge-like consistency bursting with spice. This haleem masala features a complex warming profile built on garam masala, ginger, garlic, and dried spices that develop their full depth over hours of slow cooking.

Shan makes this labour-intensive dish more accessible with a pre-measured haleem spice mix and detailed instructions. While haleem still requires time and patience, the spice-balancing work is done for you. Shan has been trusted across South Asian kitchens for decades, and their haleem masala is one of the most popular products in the range.

Use a combination of beef or mutton with chana dal, masoor dal, moong dal, and broken wheat. Slow-cook for several hours -- a pressure cooker speeds up the process significantly. Once the meat is falling apart, shred it into the lentil mixture and stir vigorously until everything blends together. Garnish with fried onions, sliced ginger, fresh coriander, green chillies, and a generous squeeze of lemon.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Unopened packets keep their full potency until the printed expiry date. Shan Haleem Masala is available from Hills Harvest alongside other halal spices and Pakistani spice mixes -- halal grocery delivery across The Hills Shire, Blacktown, Parramatta, and Hawkesbury.