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

As the restaurant industry in the country and Hyderabad Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) addresses cylinder shortageIndustry-scale haleem production during Ramadan is unlikely to be significantly affected. “The cooking of Haleem will not be affected as most of the industry uses wood-fired ovens. But we use gas stoves to make caramelized onions, which are an important part of both biryani and haleem. This will be affected,” said Mohammed Majeed of Pista House, one of the largest restaurant chains serving Haleem and biryani.

“Regular meals served to staff working in the restaurant industry are also likely to be affected by this sudden development. Most restaurants and hotels have only two or three days’ stock,” Mr Majeed said.