Anytime is good time to dig into Haleem

During the holy month of Ramzan, there is a lot to look forward to. It is not only a celebration where one reaffirms their faith and brotherhood with others; it is also a month-long festival of indulging in the best delicacies available.

For Hyderabad, Ramzan means indulging in haleem. This popular dish unites people from different backgrounds and faiths over its aromatic flavor. Haleem is so popular that every colony in Hyderabad has at least one Haleem center. The Hans India went around the city to bring you stories on some of the best Haleem centers in the city

Mujtaba Grills, Gun Rock Enclave

Riyaz, the owner of Mujtaba Grills at Gun Rock Enclave, is elated over the growing public response to their Haleem. "We've been serving haleem to our customers since the past 7 years. All our customers love to visit here and have our haleem. Customers come all the way from Alwal, Secunderabad, Bowenpally and nearby areas to have haleem here. It's the love of our customers that motivates us to work hard and bring quality food for them. They have shown their immense love to us for which we are very thankful."

Praising the Haleem, Tijo Mathew said, "You should visit this place at least once to have Haleem here, for you will surely fall in love with the ambiance of the place and the taste of their haleem. I have been their regular customer for three years now. I come here often to eat biryani and other dishes but no matter how much busy I am during Ramadan, I visit atleast once to have their haleem which is very tasty and healthy.

"Ramya, another customer,had this to say: "Me, my husband and my son come here every weekend to have haleem. We've been visiting this place for the past three years during Ramzan to have haleem. We love it as it is very rich in taste and is also healthy. Me and my colleagues also love to visit here and have a good time."

Lucky Restaurant, Diamond Point

"We have been serving mutton and chicken haleem for the past 25 years. We came across this idea in Old City and later brought it here, where the customers helped us grow with their love and support. The ingredients that we use are mainly bought from our trusted retail suppliers who have authentic and top-notch quality products," said Srinivas Reddy, the owner of Lucky Restaurant - Diamond Point.Majid, a regular customer,said, "I come here everyday to have haleem during Ramadan as they serve the best haleem one can get around here.

This hotel gained a lot of attention over the years. It is because of their delicious haleem that they serve that customers have come to love this place. My family loves the haleem here and so do I." Said Mansoor, another customer: "My friend suggested this place to me saying that this place serves tasty haleem. True to his words, the haleem here is really very tasty and has a unique flavor. The place is also very neat and they follow good hygiene and etiquettes. I come here everyday after iftar to have haleem because I can't get enough of it."

Hotel Golden Point,Tadbund Road

Not five or 10 years, Hotel Golden Point located atTadbund Road,has been serving very delicious Haleem for the past 39 years. Needless to say, it is one of the best hotels in the city. Its proud owner Mohd Kamaruddin said, "We saw the Haleem getting popular in Hyderabad in those days and started serving it in this area. Our establishment gained instant popularity as it was the first hotel which served haleem in our area. People also loved and supported and made us famous.

Customers come here with their friends and families to have haleem and hang out. We serve around 200 to 300 plates everyday," said Kamaruddin.Sunkanna, a customer, spoke very highly of the eatery: "Every year we visit here to taste haleem during Ramzan and this has always been our favourite place to come and have haleem.

The taste is very authentic and even children enjoy it as it's very tasty." Avinash, another customer,said, "I have been visiting here for the last six years and the vibes here during Ramadan are very beautiful. This is our favourite hangout place where me and my family have our fun time together. We all love their haleem as it is very tasty and made by pure ingredients."