‘Nothing has changed’: Inside an Old Delhi stall serving one dish since 1953

In Old Delhi, a stall has been serving the same dish - Haleem - for over 70 years. The unique establishment, run by Naimuddin, son of the original founder, has maintained the recipe unchanged since its inception in 1953. Located near Karim Hotel, Naimuddin prepares 25-30 kg of haleem six days a week, serving it to customers throughout the day.

With prices starting at Rs 10, the stall caters to people from all walks of life, including daily wage labourers. The longstanding business, known as Bundu Haleem, has remained true to its traditional recipe, made with pounded wheat, broken wheat, lentils, meat, and various spices. Naimuddin, who takes over the stall from his father, remains committed to preserving the legacy, even though he doesn't plan to pass it down to his daughters.