Mangal (barbecue)

The word mangal is derived from the Arabic word manqal (منقل) meaning "portable"[1] and originally referred to portable heaters, or braziers, used by Bedouin to warm tents during the cold desert evenings.

The Arabic word is thought to be a Greek loanword, μαγκάλι, meaning, "brazier".

The portability of heating equipment – as well as all other belongings – is vital for the Bedouin's nomadic lifestyle.

Heating mangal is widely used in light climates where the ambient temperature does not drop too much.

Roasted vegetables, salads and other cold foods accompany the meal.