Creamy Chicken Hareesa/Alisa./Harees/Harissa

 Hareesa is a porridge made from cracked/broken wheat and chicken/mutton .Its a popular dish among the middle eastern countries .Its mild compared to haleem/khicda but very yummy and nutritious..My dear friend had given me this during Ramadan .I loved the texture and the taste so gave  it a try today.I have also added oats .You can make it with wheat alone.Its a very filling healthy and very delicious.

 Ingredients:
250 gms bonless chicken
150 gms broken/cracked wheat/dalia/lapsi
100 gms oats.
1 tbsp garam masala powder
1 tbsp pepper powder/as needed
2 medium sized onions chopped finely
2 onions sliced thinly
5 green chillies finely chopped
1/4 cup  fresh cream
1/2 cup coriander leaves chopped
few sprigs of mint leaves
1.5 tsp cinnamon powder
1 .5 tsp ginger garlic paste
3-4 tbsp oil
2 tbsp ghee
salt to taste.

Method:

• Soak the broken wheat/dalia/lapsi for 4-5 hrs.
• Soak the oats for 15-20 min.
• Clean,Wash the chicken pieces and cut to small pieces apply some salt and set aside.
• Fry the sliced  onions in oil till brown & crispy.
• In the cooker vessel add oil then add chopped onions and fry till golden brown.
• Then add  half of chopped green chillies and ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes off.
• Now add the chicken pieces and fry for 4-5 min.
• Then add 1 tsp garam masala powder ,salt,pepper and  Cinnamon powder.
• Now add the broken wheat and continue frying for 5-7 min.
• Add 4-5 cup of water and cover with the lid.
• Let it come to full pressure then simmer and cook for 20-25 min on very low flame.
• After 25 min ,switch the gas off,release the pressure and let it cool .
• With hand blender ,blend it to smooth and creamy mixture.
• Now mix the cream, remaining garam masala powder,cinnamon powder coriander leaves .
• Add salt if required.
• Heat the ghee ,add the remaining chillies .
• Pour the ghee mixture over the creamy chicken mixture .
• Garnish with fried onions and serve hot.

Note:
This is a very mild dish ,I have added extra pepper and chillies.
To fasten  the process and save the cooking time  I have cooked it in pressure cooker,Normally its cooked in heavy bottomed pan for 1.5-2 hrs on low flame stirring continuously.
Adding oats is optional you can make it with wheat alone.