LPG shortage looms large, but Hyderabad haleem to stay on menu

As the restaurant industry in the country and in Hyderabad stares at a shortage of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder shortage, the industry-scale haleem production during Ramzan is unlikely to be affected in a big way. “The cooking of haleem will not be affected as most of the industry uses wood-fired kilns. However, we use gas stoves to make the caramelised onions that are very much part of both biryani and haleem. That will be affected,” said Mohammed Majeed of Pista House, one of the biggest restaurant chains serving haleem and biryani.

“The regular food served to the personnel working in the restaurant industry is also likely to be affected by this sudden development. Most restaurants and hotels have a stock of only two or three days,” said Mr. Majeed.