Haleem and Pindi Chole

July 1st, 2015

I returned to the hotel and was told that Fridaus, the restaurant was closed.  I was bummed, I had been hearing about Hyderabadi Haleem since I got to Hyderabad and I really wanted it for dinner.  I got to my room and was not to about to give up.  I noticed the information in my room indicated I had another 1/2 hour before the restaurant closed. I decided to call room service and I was told that I could still order Haleem with Sheermal.  I ordered and that along with another dish I wanted to try Pindi Chole.

I am told that Haleem is only available this time of year.  It is eaten during Ramadan a Muslim Holiday.  Haleem was described as Popular hyderabadi dish of lamb simmered hours together whith whole wheat and Indian spiced to make it soft and musky -topped with mint leaves, saffron, pure ghee and golden friend onion.  How could you go wrong?  Pindi Chole is described as a traditional preparation of chickpeas with dry spices and cooked over a slow fire.

I think this has to be the best meal I had in India and I understand why everyone kept telling me that I needed to try the Haleem!

 

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