Mandi is a traditional Arabic dish that originated from Hadhramaut, Yemen. It consists mainly of meat and rice with a special blend of spices, cooked in a pit. The meat used is usually lamb or chicken, and the rice is cooked with a mixture of spices called
"Hawaij". This dish is popular and commonly consumed in most areas of the Arabian Peninsula, especially among the Yemeni people, and is even considered a staple dish in many regions.