Since it is usually always prepared for special events, bondibaiy is among those foods that cause one to have a sense of nostalgia. Rice is cooked with sugar, some rose syrup, plus pandan leaves. Even though a sweet dish, it is generally eaten along with a fiery chicken or some beef gravy. To be fair, kids these days seldom get to devour this dish much as it is rarely made at home. But events like christenings aren't complete without portions of bondibaiy. Large grain rice, also known as aadhaige handoo, was formerly used to make bondibaiy, although these days basmati rice is more frequently used. When in the Maldives, you cannot miss out on this delicacy! So make sure to jot it down in your list of food to try!