Indian cities were once again full of festivities for the holy month following two years of COVID-19 induced lockdowns.
Indian halal restaurants witnessed brisk business during Ramadan following two years of COVID-19 shutdowns with Hyderabad’s unique delicacy haleem being simply one example of how a post-pandemic Islamic society celebrated the holy month in 2022.
Citizens of the southern Indian city relish the popular meat and wheat dish. Haleem is Hyderabad’s unique dish now regarded as an international delicacy and prepared by skilled chefs at a low temperature. Originally an Arabic dish, local traditional spices helped develop the Hyderbadi stew composed of meat, lentils and pounded wheat made into a thick paste.
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Shuriah Niazi