Hyderabad, May 1 -- It's been over a month since Ramzan ended, but haleem lovers in Hyderabad are still craving the rich, comforting dish. While not exactly the same, the city offers a sweeter cousin of haleem that continues to satisfy those post-Ramzan cravings. Welcome to the world of sweet haleem, a dish that's been cherished in Barkas for generations and proves that some culinary traditions are too good to be limited to just one month of the year.

But what exactly is this sweet dish that raises eyebrows yet has a huge and loyal fan following? Siasat.com finds out.

What makes sweet haleem special?

Known as meethi harees or meethi haleem, this dish is subtle, simple, and rooted in centuries-old Arab tradition. Made by slow-cooking bo...