What’s This Week’s Cheap Eat?
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Nats:
So Arva, Ramadan Kareem in advance, what have you got in store for us?
Arva:
Ramadan Kareem to both of you as well! So everyone is looking for places where they can get their snacks for Iftar time, some of the very traditional Iftar dishes. And this place is a classic! It’s in Satwa, we actually have featured it on a past Iftar tour and it’s called Nujood Sweets. Have you been there Nats? I feel like you might have been there.
Nats:
No, I don’t think so.
Arva:
Okay, so, Nujood Sweets is the place to go for your samosa fix, especially the minced meat samosa which they sell for about 1 dirham 50 per samosa. It’s not the big massive Punjabi samosa, it’s just the normal triangular one and you can order them in bulk in which case the price comes down a little bit. But this is ‘the place’ to get your samosas! I also really love their, we call it “Haleem” which is basically meat and wheat, slow-cooked into a porridge-like consistency and it’s super spiced and it’s got slivers of ginger and a little bit of green chillies and then you dump whatever carb you want! I usually like a nice fluffy naan kind of situation and then you dump that in! And that is only 8 dirhams for a one-person-sized portion. Or I think about 14 dirhams if you’re feeling extra hungry at Iftar time that’s the thing!
Nats:
I do have Haleem with a little bit of cinnamon sugar on top. Have you ever tried that?
Arva:
Yes! So that is the Iranian way. Yes, I have tried that! And if it’s done right it can be so delicious that sweet and savoury combination! Some people just cannot do it but I have had really good versions as well so, and it is very typical in Ramadan isn’t it Nats?
Nats:
Yeah it is, it is so good and comforting.
Arva:
But now they have a bigger branch next to the old original branch where you can actually go and sit. So they’ve opened up a restaurant which is where you can go and sit and have your samosas and your haleem and this thing called fruit chaat which is again a mix of sweet and savoury so it’s basically cut up fruit with you know they lash it with some yoghurt and they put some chaat masala and some chutneys and it sounds really weird but it is so hydrating and so delicious and tantalizing on many different levels! So, fruit chaat is definitely something that gets featured on the Iftar table. Especially Desi Iftar tables, you know, so like Iftar tables of the Indian Subcontinent.
Nats:
Oh, that sounds perfect. Thank you so much, Arva. If you want more details, by the way, follow her at Frying Pan Adventures. Can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store for us next week.
Arva:
It’s always a pleasure. Have a wonderful Ramadan and a scrumptious Iftar ahead, guys.
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Arva Ahmed is the co-founder of Frying Pan Adventures, Dubai’s first food tour company, and a celebrated food explorer known for uncovering Dubai’s hidden culinary gems. Her expertise in the city’s diverse food scene has been featured in prominent publications such as CNN, Khaleej Times, BBC Travel, The Sun, The Independent and countless more. She also hosts Ditch the Silver on YouTube. Through her immersive tours and storytelling, Arva brings Dubai’s rich flavors and vibrant cultures to life.
