Hyderabad, April 9 -- Haleem, which is ubiquitous Ramzan in the city, has made a comeback after a gap year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic last year. However, the Iranian-origin dish is also going to be dearer to our pockets, thanks to increasing prices of petrol, mutton, and other commodities. The cost of Haleemper plate is mostly going to average around Rs 200 easily, and has left foodies miffed.

In 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the city, Haleem was sold for about Rs 170. Post Ramzan, during the yearly Numaish or exhibition held in Hyderabad, Pista Housesold its Haleem for Rs 190. Sources from Pista House said that the rate of Haleem has not yet been decided, while other establishments in the city which have already start...