Kunafa: How a Middle Eastern Dessert Became India’s Viral Sweet Sensation
Kunafa has grown from a lesser-known Middle Eastern dessert into a popular sweet in India. Its crispy shredded pastry, creamy filling, fragrant syrup, and pistachio topping have made it popular in restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and dessert shops. The rise of Dubai chocolate has also brought Kunafa-inspired flavors to Indian audiences, making this traditional dessert part […]
Mandi: How This Arabian Rice Dish Became an Indian Restaurant Favourite
Walk into a restaurant in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, or many other Indian cities, and you may find Mandi on the menu alongside biryani and kebabs. Today, Mandi is a familiar choice for many Indian diners. However, it did not originate in India. Mandi traces its roots to Yemen, particularly the Hadhramaut region. The dish […]