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Maldives Recipes

Coral atolls that turn tuna into breakfast. Not sure what to eat in Maldives? Start with Kukulhu Riha, Bis Keemiya, Foni Boakibaa and Mas Huni. Here are 6 authentic Maldives recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Mas HuniMalé, Maldives · easy · 25 minShredded smoked tuna tossed with grated coconut, onion, chili, and lime, the Maldivian breakfast, with roshi flatbread.
Mas RihaMalé, Maldives · easy · 50 minA Maldivian tuna curry in a fragrant coconut sauce with curry leaves, pandan, and dried chili.
GarudhiyaMalé, Maldives · easy · 45 minA clear, fragrant tuna broth served over rice with lime, chili, and onion, the everyday heart of the Maldivian table.
Foni BoakibaaMalé, Maldives · easy · 70 minA dense baked pudding-cake of rice, coconut, and rosewater, a sweet Maldivian favorite for Ramadan and celebrations.
Kukulhu RihaMalé, Maldives · easy · 60 minA gently spiced Maldivian chicken curry simmered in coconut milk with curry leaves, pandan and island spices.
Bis KeemiyaMalé, Maldives · medium · 60 minCrisp fried Maldivian pastry parcels filled with tuna, cabbage, onion and boiled egg, the islands favourite tea-time snack.
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