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Hyderabadi Haleem of Hyderabad is known for its distinct Haleem. It is a mainstay during the Holy month of Ramzan.

Haleem is a tradition for breaking fast (roza) with a plateful of the delicacy, the day-long fast end with the moulvi’s recital of the azaan.

Ingredients

It is a thick paste and the meat is so thoroughly cooked that it blends with the lentils, lamb and spices well.

A vegetarian derivative of haleem, wherein meat is substituted with dry fruits and vegetables, is also prepared during Ramzan, and can be found at some eateries in Hyderabad.

Preparation

The cooking of Haleem in Hyderabad is mastered to a fine art form. The cooks follow the instructions to the minutest of details and get all the proportions of the ingredients right. It is cooked for at least 10 hours in the bhatti (an oven made with mud).

Even today mitthi (sweet) and khari (salted) haleem variants are served for breakfast in the homes of the Arabs living in the Barkas area of the old city. But the salted variety is popularly seen during the month of Moharram and Ramzan. The high-calorie haleem is the perfect way to break the ramzan fast. (it contains wheat, various lentils, meat, and pure ghee)

History

Main Article: Haleem

This traditional wheat porridge has its roots in Arabia, similar to harees. But this derivative of Haleem is different from other, with well a smooth paste of all ingredients.

In Hyderabad, Haleem is the traditional starter at muslim weddings, and is also most relished in muslim functions or occasion.

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-'''Hyderabadi Haleem''' of [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]] is known for its distinct [[Haleem]]. It is a mainstay during the Holy month of [[Ramzan|Ramzan]]. Haleem for is a tradition for breaking fast (roza) with a plateful.
+'''Hyderabadi Haleem''' of [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]] is known for its distinct [[Haleem]]. It is a mainstay during the Holy month of [[Ramzan|Ramzan]].
+Haleem is a tradition for breaking fast (roza) with a plateful of the delicacy, the day-long fast end with the moulvi’s recital of the azaan.
-This traditional wheat porridge has its roots in Arabia, similar to ''[[harees]]''.
+==Ingredients==
-The cooking of Haleem in Hyderabad is mastered to a fine art form. The cooks follow the instructions to the minutest of details and get all the proportions of the ingredients right. It is cooked for at least 10 hours in the ''bhatti'' (an oven made with mud).
+It is a thick paste and the meat is so thoroughly cooked that it blends with the [[lentils]], [[lamb]] and [[spices]] well.
+A vegetarian derivative of haleem, wherein meat is substituted with dry fruits and vegetables, is also prepared during [[Ramzan]], and can be found at some eateries in Hyderabad.
-It is different from other Haleem, in that, it is a thick paste and the meat is so thoroughly cooked that it blends with the lentils, Mutton and spices well.
+==Preparation==
+The cooking of Haleem in Hyderabad is mastered to a fine art form. The cooks follow the instructions to the minutest of details and get all the proportions of the ingredients right. It is cooked for at least 10 hours in the ''bhatti'' (an oven made with mud).
 Even today mitthi (sweet) and khari (salted) haleem variants are served for breakfast in the homes of the Arabs living in the Barkas area of the old city. But the salted variety is popularly seen during the month of [[Moharram]] and [[Ramzan]]. The high-calorie haleem is the perfect way to break the ramzan fast. (it contains wheat, various lentils, meat, and pure ghee)
+==History==
-A vegetarian derivative of haleem, wherein meat is substituted with dry fruits and vegetables, is also prepared during [[Ramzan]], and can be found at some eateries in Hyderabad.
+''Main Article'': Haleem
+This traditional wheat porridge has its roots in Arabia, similar to ''[[harees]]''. But this derivative of Haleem is different from other, with well a smooth paste of all ingredients.
+In Hyderabad, Haleem is the traditional [[starter]] at muslim weddings, and is also most relished in muslim functions or occasion.
+==See also==
+* [[Hyderabadi cuisine]]
+* [[Hyderabadi biryani]]
+==External links==
-In Hyderabad, Haleem is the traditional [[starter]] at muslim weddings and is also most relished in muslim functions or occasion.