In this blog we are going to discuss why you need to find the right restaurant in Abu Dhabi , to truly enjoy the unique taste & flavor of this popular dish. Originally believed to have originated in Yemen, it gained popularity across the Gulf region, and from there on, all around the world. Its popularity is comparable to Biryani, from Indian Cuisine. Each country in the Gulf Region has its own take on this traditional dish, giving it unique tastes and flavors, however, the techniques used to prepare the dish is largely the same. The unique taste of mandi comes from how the meat and rice are cooked. When it comes to the selection of meat, lamb, camel, goat, or chicken is used. It all begins with the meat being left to marinate with a unique spice mix, called Hawaij in Arabic. This is a mixture of many spices, including black pepper, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, coriander, cloves, and cinnamon. Different cultures have different iterations of spices, however, they usually carry a ...