Hyderabad, Nov. 15 -- Food has a magical way of travelling. It crosses oceans, climbs mountains, slips through borders, and settles into new homes sometimes changing form, sometimes changing flavour, but always keeping its soul. Many Indian dishes we enjoy today have surprising "global cousins" that look and taste almost like they were separated at birth. For Hyderabad's food lovers, who enjoy both tradition and adventure, this journey is especially fun.

Siasat.com explores some popular Indian dishes and also takes you on a meeting with their international twins.

1. Karanji & Empanada

Every festival in India feels incomplete without karanji or gujiya crispy, crescent-shaped pastries stuffed with coconut, jaggery, or khoya. That first s...