Harees (Wheat and Chicken Porridge)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole Wheat Berries
• 1 lb Chicken Pieces
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 3 pieces Cardamom Pods
• 1 piece Cinnamon Stick
• 1 tsp Salt
• 8 cups Water

Instructions

1. 1Soak the wheat berries in water overnight.
2. 2In a large pot or pressure cooker, heat the ghee over medium heat.
3. 3Add the onion and cook until softened.
4. 4Add the chicken pieces, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick and cook until browned.
5. 5Add the soaked wheat berries, salt, and water.
6. 6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the wheat berries are very soft and the chicken is falling apart. Alternatively, cook in a pressure cooker for 1 hour.
7. 7Remove the cardamom pods and cinnamon stick. Shred the chicken with a fork.
8. 8Mash the mixture with a wooden spoon or immersion blender until it reaches a porridge-like consistency.
9. 9Serve hot.

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