During the season of Ramzan, no matter what street you go to, there are hummingbirds. A unique fragrance hits the nostrils. It’s half past five in the evening and the Irani hotels are bustling.
During the season of Ramzan, no matter what street you go to, there are hummingbirds. A unique fragrance hits the nostrils. It is half past five in the evening and the Irani hotels are bustling. This song knows what we’re talking about. S. You guessed it right. We are talking about Haleem. As soon as Ramzan arrives, the mouth-watering Haleem is ready to be seen everywhere in Hyderabad. Not only fasting Muslims but also others like to eat Haleem. Haleem is also rich in nutrients with a wonderful taste. In fact, Haleem can be said to be a complete healthy meal. Hyderabadi Haleem also has Geographical Indication status.
Haleem is the most popular dish across the country after Hyderabad Biryani. Originally Haleem is an Arabic dish but Hyderabad Haleem has a worldwide craze. In other words, the capital of Haleem is our Hyderabad. A high-calorie dish that provides instant energy. This Haleem has a history of almost 400 years. This Haleem dish came to Hyderabad from Arabs and Persians.
Halim’s first specialty was to cook meat for hours in thick pots. Hyderabad Haleem has a unique taste as spices found only in India are added to it. However, no changes were made in the cooking method. Another specialty of Haleem is the absence of tamarind and chilli, which are heavily used in Telangana cuisine.
Dieticians say that Haleem is a complete healthy meal with proteins and fiber. Its high iron content is very beneficial for patients suffering from anemia. Haleem is known as a dish that many people like to eat immediately after prayer in the month of Ramadan. It is high in calories and very good for health. It instantly energizes the body. It is digested slowly due to its fiber content. Therefore, the stomach feels full for a long time. Adding dry fruits to it is very beneficial for the body. It is rich in antioxidants. Mutton, dry fruits are protein rich food.
Haleem is not only a delicious dish but also a reflection of cultural traditions. History says that Haleem comes from the Arab dish Haris. Haris became very popular in Arab countries in the 10th century. It came to Nizam’s kingdom from the Arabs and Persians who settled in Hyderabad.
There are mainly two types of preparation of Haleem. Haleem made with wheat and barley is one thing, while the one made with pulses is another. Haleem means meat dish. Chicken Haleem is now also available for those who are concerned about cholesterol. Vegetarians now also get vegetable haleem.
Halim, seen only at royal banquets, wedding ceremonies and special occasions, was first sold in 1953 at Madina Hotel. At that time its price was 3 paise. After that gradually it expanded to all Irani hotels in Hyderabad.
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