Hyderabad, Oct. 29 -- Nowadays, Hyderabad is undergoing an Arabic food obsession phase. From mandi platters to Kunafa and Baklava, our palates are steadily adopting the flavours of the Middle East. But what if we told you there is an Arabic dish that was, in fact, inspired by our very own beloved Hyderabadi biryani?

Meet Zurbian, a Yemeni festive delicacy that carries a surprising connection with Hyderabad.

Born in Aden, inspired by Hyderabad

Zurbian is believed to have originated in Aden, a southern Yemeni port city that was once a bustling trade hub linking Arabia, India and East Africa. Here, ships from the Deccan carried spices, grains and culinary traditions across the Arabian Sea. Reportedly, somewhere along that route, Hyderabad...