News in Frames | Hungry for Haleem

News in Frames | Hungry for Haleem. In the month of Ramzan, it is time for delicious food shared with family and friends.

Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a time for fasting and abstinence for Muslims. The devout fast from dawn to dusk, but after sunset, it is time for delicious food shared with family and friends.

In Hyderabad, people are spoilt for choice when it comes to the evening meal during Ramzan. And at the top of the list is the widely popular haleem. A preparation of pounded wheat and mutton, chefs across restaurants slow­cook this Ramzan speciality for up to eight hours in a cauldron, known locally as a degh.

With haleem restaurants and stalls dotted across Hyderabad, it is no wonder that the dish now has a GI (Geographical Indication) tag.

Mohammed Abdul Majeed, owner of the famed Pista House and president of the Hyderabad Haleem Makers Association, was the one who championed the eff\u0081ort to get the tag. The dish is now exported to North America, West Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe, helping thousands of families engaged in making the traditional Hyderabadi haleem.

The month brings seasonal employment opportunities for the hawkers of Hyderabad who peddle clothes, accessories and toys. Seasonal workers fi\u008dnd employment in restaurants that require extra staff\u0081 to meet customer demands.