Haleem is a rich and royal Hyderabadi  specialty which has its roots in the middle east. Often made on festive occasions and weddings in Hyderabad, its  the most popular dish served at the time of opening of the fast in the month of Ramadan, the holy month of Muslims.  The main ingredients of this casserole are mutton, cracked wheat, lentils, spices and ghee or clarified butter.

The culture of cooking and serving  Haleem in every non vegetarian  restaurant in Hyderabad during Ramadan,  attracting large number of patrons  is a unique phenomenon. The popularity of Hyderabadi haleem is such that it  also gets exported to many parts of India and across the world with its authentic flavors.

Now ‘Hyderabadi  Haleem’ will soon get a Geographical Indicator (GI) tag, like ‘Darjeeling Tea’ and ‘Banarasi Silk’  A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (eg. a town, region, or country). The use of a GI may act as a certification that the product possesses certain qualities, or enjoys a certain reputation, due to its geographical origin.

Click for Hyderabadi Haleem GI Tag details :

http://www.dailypioneer.com/275669/Haleem-to-get-Hyderabad-only-tag.html

Check out an interesting video of the Making of Haleem at large scale in the old city  area of  Hyderabad, India.

http://www.timesnow.tv/Iftar-in-Hyderabad—Part-2/videoshow/4327691.cms

http://www.siasat.com/video/hyderabad/must-watch-making-haleem

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXDfolNZp3E