Mass preparation of haleem and other items during Muharram has pushed up sales of lentils, spices and other items.
Wholesalers and retailers told the media that sales of such items has gone up by 10 per cent as compared to last year. The sale of such items 10 years back was much higher than the last two to three years.
The trend of preparation of haleem, especially in residential areas has been contained during the last few years due to deteriorating law and order situation. People, however, do make haleem at their homes or from caterers.
The trend of buying at super stores has, however, picked up over the last few years as compared to wholesale markets.
