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Nawayath is a fading Indian traditional cuisine that comes from the Muslims of the Karavali coast of Karnataka.
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Settled in regions like Bhatkal, Malpe and more, Nawayath means newcomers and it refers to their Arabic roots.
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As such, their food, too, has an Arabic influence. The most popular dish is the Bhatkali biryani.
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But the cuisine is fading from Indian culture because a lot of its food items are elaborate and time-consuming.
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Especially dishes like Mudkoley or Mudkale, which are steamed rice dumplings cooked in an aromatic stew.
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Tarye Poli and Khubusa Poli are two of its most delicious desserts. They’re essentially different kinds of puddings.
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Another kind of pudding is Nasna Manni, which is topped with sesame seeds.
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There are only a few people in India who know about this cuisine and even fewer who know how to cook it.
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But if more people don’t take an interest soon, we may have to permanently bid adieu to some of the most delicious delicacies India has known.
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