During the holy month of Ramzan, Hyderabad is known for its delicious haleem, a slow-cooked stew made with meat, lentils, and spices. This year, several restaurants and eateries in the city are offering unique twists on the traditional dish, without compromising its authenticity. Here are some of the top places to try:
Cafe 555, located in Masab Tank, is offering a special haleem topped with Chicken 65 and boiled egg, as well as Nalli Gosht Haleem topped with nallis.
Grill 9 in Secunderabad is serving a mutton haleem called ‘Bahubali Haleem,’ which is topped with two nallis, pathar ka gosht, chicken tikka, boiled eggs, and cream. This dish costs Rs 999 and serves three to four people.
Hilton Restaurant, opposite Shadan College in Khairtabad, has introduced a special mutton haleem topped with Chicken 65 and a boiled egg, similar to Cafe 555.
Sarvi Restaurant, a 33-year-old restaurant with multiple outlets across the city, offers a classic haleem (Rs 230) during Ramzan, as well as a special haleem (Rs 280) topped with boiled egg, cream, and fried cashews.
Cafe Bahar, a modest Irani cafe in Basheerbagh that has been around for 49 years, offers a special mutton haleem that is the classic Irani haleem (Rs 230).
Nizam’s Pride offers a Double Decker Haleem with smart packaging – the bottom portion has chilled Coke and the upper compartment has piping hot haleem for convenience.
Shadab, famous for their classic haleem (Rs 230) in Madina Circle, has introduced a special haleem with zaban (Rs 530) this year.
Pista House, a restaurant chain committed to keeping the traditional Iranian haleem authentic, offers unchanged proportions of ingredients and taste for decades.
These restaurants and eateries offer a variety of haleem options during Ramzan, each with their own unique twist on the traditional dish. Whether you prefer classic haleem or want to try something new, Hyderabad has plenty of delicious options to choose from.
