South Asian restaurants share popular trends in food culture
Dear Saa Nasta Readers,
South Asian food entrepreneurs share how food from the diaspora is becoming more popular in Michigan. This week marked the end of Hajj, where hundreds of pilgrims passed away from the heat.
Muslims celebrated Eid Al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice across Metro Detroit. This weekend a local institution is hosting an Eid celebration. Stay connected and updated with the Saa Nasta Newsletter.
With peace,
Nargis
South Asian foods growing on American taste palettes
Indian food is a popular cuisine among Americans. While foods like tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and naan are popular foods that people are familiar with, some restaurants like Charminar Biryani House are holding onto traditional Hyderabadi biryani, also known as dum biryani. Others like Paradise Cafe are serving up fusion foods that appeal to people’s tastes such as masala fries and tandoori pizza. Indian food has also made a place for grab-and-go orders in Ann Arbor, through a female-owned business called Tiffin Tonight.
Check out the flavors of South Asian cuisine in Metro Detroit in the latest edition of Edible Wow Magazine.
Hundreds died at hajj from extreme heat
Nearly 2 million people performed hajj, which was completed on Wednesday this week for the year. Muslims who are physically and financially able to afford the trip are required to make the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime. This year hundreds of people died from extreme heat — over 115 degrees. The number of deaths is growing, but the official count is around 600.
Other headlines:
CNN reports that 1.8 million people have been impacted by monsoon floods in Bangladesh. Over 45,000 people have been displaced in the Sylhet area. People are collecting donations to help those in need.
Miftaah Institute to host an Eid Carnival tomorrow in Warren.
