Hyderabad, Nov. 11 -- This winter in Hyderabad, there is one bowl worth braving the chill for: a dish with deep roots in the Middle East, warm, filling and comforting. It is the kind of food that heats you from within. Meet Harees, a traditional Yemeni delicacy that has found a place in Hyderabad's food culture.

The name is believed to come from the Arabic word "harasa", meaning to pound or mash, which suits the dish perfectly. Harees is made from wheat and meat cooked low and slow until soft and creamy, then mashed into a smooth, porridge-like texture.

For years, getting a proper bowl in Hyderabad meant a trip to Barkas, known for its Yemeni food connections. That has now changed with the opening of famous Yemeni harees in Paramount Co...