Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. To serve, spoon haleem into individual bowls. Top with melted butter, cilantro, chiles, sliced shallots and pepper. To make a sweet version: Omit the ginger ...

Hyderabad: Haleem, the much-loved delicacy known for its slow-cooked blend of wheat, pulses, spices, ghee, and generous portions of meat, continues to be a staple at Iftar despite rising costs.