Hyderabad, March 4 -- Haleem season in Hyderabad is in full swing, and if you have noticed the price of your favourite dish nudging upward this year, you are right. A combination of rising ingredient costs, higher labour expenses and increased spice prices has pushed rates up across the city.

At Sohail Hotel in Malakpet, the approach to haleem is straightforward. They serve only mutton haleem and no variations. A single plate is priced at Rs 300 this year, up from Rs 280 in 2024. Family packs are available at Rs 1,000.

Manager Syed Siraj Ahmed attributes the price increase squarely to the cost of ingredients. "Last year, a plate of haleem cost Rs 280. This year the price has increased due to the increased cost of spices and other ingred...