I was doing a search with Google pictures and I’m 99% sure I’ve found what I was looking for… the description and picture are as I remember… it’s apparently called
Wagafee
At least that’s what it’s called the UAE.
Details here:
http://www.1uptravel.com/international/middleeast/united-arab-emirates/cuisine.html
Thanks again for those who helped out…
Now to find somewhere in Toronto that makes it… 