Haleem da jawab nahi!

New Nisar Cafe and Restaurant, Narsingi

"It's been 22 years we have been successfully delighting our customers with haleem during Ramzan. Every year we come up with a lucky draw where three of our lucky haleem customers get a chance to win prizes. Last year the prize was a motorcycle. This year the 1st prize is Rs 25,000, 2nd prize winner takes Rs 15,000 and third prize is of Rs 11,000," said Shaikh Muqtaar, who owns New Nisar Cafe and Restaurant, Narsingi. Said Mohd Abdul Khalil, a customer: "I have been coming here for the last 7 years and the haleem here is very tasty.

Every year they come up with lucky draw which is a great idea. I am hoping to win this year." Allauddin, another customer, said: "This place serves the best haleem around here. I have been their regular customer for the past 7 years. The lucky draw concept is new and very popular here. People come here to have haleem because of the taste and for the lucky draw. I have also put up my name in the lucky draw and I am hopeful of winning a prize."

Farmaish Hotel, Hydershahkote

"It's been 16 years since we started serving haleem during Ramzan. We have special Mughlai Haleem which is unique in taste and oozes a lot of spicy flavour. Customers love our Mughlai Haleem a lot. We are very thankful to our customers for showing so much love," said Syed Salim, the owner of Farmaish Hotel, Hydershahkote. Mohd Sabir, a customer, said: "This place is the best where you can come with your family to have haleem.

I come here often with my family for Haleem. They love the haleem here, so do I. We manage to come every weekend during Ramzan and this has been going on for the past four years." Rakesh, another customer, said, "I have been visiting this place for the past six years. It is one of the best joints in this area. The taste and aroma is just amazing; one should surely visit here."

New Pentaiah Hotel, Narsingi

"This hotel was started by my grandfather in 1944. For 75 years the hotel is being run successfully in his name. It's been four years since we started serving haleem here after seeing this concept get very popular. People showed their love for our haleem the same way they did for our food. We received an overwhelming response from them in a short span of time," said Ramesh, the owner of New Pentaiah Hotel, Narsingi.

Syed Mustafa, a customer, said: "I have been seeing this place since I was a child. My dad used to bring me here. It's been four years since they started serving haleem during Ramzan and I visit here every year to have haleem. Every day after iftar, I come here with my friends to have haleem." Supraja, another customer, said, "I love the taste of haleem here and I often come here with my friends. Masalas and meat used in this surely spike up your taste buds and is a treat to eat. They should serve haleem rest of the year as well."

New Lucky Hotel, Seven Tombs

"It's been 45 years since we started haleem here. Our customers love visiting here and have been supporting us all along. Now our hotel has become a recognised place where one can have quality food around Golconda. Customer visit us from Gachibowli, Banjara Hills, Hi-Tec City and other parts of the twin cities. We are very thankful for the love and support," said Mohd Nawaz, owner, New Lucky Hotel, Seven Tombs. Imtiyaz, a customer, vouches for its quality: "I stay nearby Golconda Fort. I come here every day.

The haleem here is very tasty and has all pure ingredients, which makes their haleem very delicious and flavourful." Noor Mariya, another customer, said, "I stay near Tolichowki and come here more often with my family to have biryani. We make sure to visit here during Ramzan to taste their special haleem as well. All of us love the haleem here. During Ramzan we come here twice or thrice a month to have haleem. We wish to visit more but due to work commitments we can only manage to come here on weekends."