Have you ever tried authentic Haleem? It is a special Hyderabadi delicacy that you get in Pune only during Ramadan month. An exquisite blend of rich spices, cracked wheat, Mutton, fried onions and desi ghee is cooked on low heat for 12 hours! This comforting and fulfilling dish is a work of art in itself. Haleem is cooked upto 12 hours and brought to perfection. An interesting fact- Haleem traces its roots to Arabian Diaspora during Nizam Rule.
During the month of Ramadan, streets of Pune such as Camp, Kausar Bagh, Momin Pura come alive with colorful food stalls serving rare delicacies, Haleem being one of them!
On this occasion, you wouldn’t want to miss out on Haleem. One definitely will be confused as to where to find this rare delicacy! Not to worry anymore as we have sorted this Haleem places in Pune list. Here are the top places in Pune, serving Haleem.
1. Haleem Bites:
This small food joint is an exclusive Haleem place in Bhawani Peth. Run by Nausheen Khan and her husband, Haleem Bites serves exceptional and authentic Haleem. Not just mutton but they have other meat options such as Chicken Haleem. We ordered the classic Hyderabad Mutton Haleem. Within a few minutes, a bowl filled with steaming hot Haleem was in front of us. It is served with a generous amount of desi on top ghee, a nice crunch of crispy golden brown onions and roasted cashews. Finally topped off with mint leaves and a lemon slice. One bite of this gooey and meaty haleem; and you’ll be a regular visitor here.
Contact: 9028077160
Location: Shop No U5, Shadab Towers, 775, Bhawani Peth, Pune
Timing: 12pm – 3pm and 4pm-11pm (Monday to Sunday)
2. Arabian Bites:
This beautiful cafe in Kausar Bagh, NIBM is the next find! They are an all-time crowded place famous for its authentic Arabic snacks. The Haleem served here is extremely flavourful. Arabian Bites uses handground spices made in-house for their Haleem. One bite and all the rich spices will hit your tastebuds. This place is definitely a must visit as you’ll get Haleem only during Ramadan. A huge steel vessel is set up outside the cafe. The vessel contains almost 10-15 kgs of Haleem. Perfectly churned meat which will literally melt in your mouth.
Contact: 8309141616
Location: Radiance Avenue Building, 01, Kausar Baugh Rd, Kausar Baugh, Kondhwa, Pune
Timing: 11:00 am – 11:30 pm (Monday to Sunday)
3. Ancient Hyderabad:
As the name suggests, this place serves rare Hyderabad delights. Amongst which their highlight dish is the classic Haleem. Special chefs from Hyderabad are appointed to make Haleem. Hours of dedication and efforts are put into this delicacy. You’ll get to experience Haleem filled with ghee and cashews. Best part is that this place is open till 2am. Which will satisfy your midnight craving! This makes Ancient Hyderabad a must visit during Ramadan. In PCMC, you will find Haleem only at Anicent Hyderabad (most probably).
Contact: 9717469407
Location: Beside Arabian Mandi, near Mezza 9, Hinjawadi, Pune
Timing: 11:30pm- 4pm and 7pm – 2am( Monday to Sunday)
:Special Mention:
After a heavy Ramadan meal, you’ll definitely need a refresher! Tahura, a special beverage, is served during Ramadan. It is a sweet blend of cold milk and Khoya (Mawa). In this unbearable heat, Tahura is definitely a saviour.
We tried Tahura at ‘Limra Masala Milk and Tahura Juice Centre’ in Kausar Baug. One sip of it and you’ll be hooked to it. This drink is a must try. It will balance the taste buds after munching on masaledar delicacies in Ramadan.
Location: Kausar bagh, near RC kitchen, Opposite Kausar bagh Masjid.
Timing – 12pm – 1:00am
