Hyderabadi Haleem, a slow-cooked dish made with meat, broken wheat, lentils, and spices, holds a special place in Hyderabad's culinary landscape, especially during Ramadan. Introduced by the Arab diaspora during the Nizam rule, it underwent local adaptations, becoming a symbol of the city's rich gastronomic heritage. Hyderabadi haleem originated in the Middle East and is popular in the Indian city of Hyderabad. The Middle Eastern version of haleem is mild in spices and does not contain lentils. It came to India in the Mughal kitchen during the time of Babur. The 6000+ members of the Hyderabad Haleem Makers Association lobbied for and successfully secured a GI Tag for their dish in August 2010, It is the first non-vegetarian dish in India to receive it. 'Hyderabad Haleem' is a cherished meat delicacy deeply rooted in the traditions of Hyderabad, India, particularly during the sacred Islamic month of Ramzan. This rich, high-calorie stew serves as a perfect culminatio...
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