Haleem is a popular Asian and Middle-Eastern food. Haleem has been around for centuries. And it is also known for some other names too e.g. Harees/Hareesa, Keshkek, Kichara or Daleem. Haleem is a star of Arabian, Turkish, Persian, Pakistani, Bengali and Indian cuisine. Haleem is considered to be the dish of holy months of Ramadan and Muharram of Muslim Hijri calendar.
Hyderabadis look forward to the onset of Ramzan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims around the world, for a special reason. It is the season of Hyderabadi haleem, the city’s famed delicacy that Muslims eat at dusk to break their fast. The high-calorie dish is usually had during the evening meal or iftar because it provides instant energy. Hyderabadi haleem first made its appearance in the royal kitchen of the Nizam, the erstwhile ruler of Hyderabad in the 19th century. The dish was brought to India by cooks from West Asia. Today, haleem-making in Hyderabad has evolved into an industry with hundreds of outlets across the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Although the dish is largely prepared during the month of Ramzan, a few luxury hotels such as Taj Falaknuma and Taj Krishna do prepare it on special occasions. It is also prepared during some Muslim weddings by local chefs.
The best places for haleem in Hyderabad? Here they are Shah Ghouse Café and Restaurant, Café 555, Pista House, Hotel Shadab, Four Seasons, Sarvi Restaurant, Paradise Food Court, Café Bahar, Hyderabad House, Point Pleasant Restaurant and Hotel Niagara. So popular are some of these places that traffic outside these restaurants is jammed in the evenings.
