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Mauritius Recipes
An Indian Ocean island where three continents share one street food. Not sure what to eat in Mauritius? Start with Rougaille, Dholl Puri, Napolitaine and Farata with Butter Bean Curry. Here are 6 authentic Mauritius recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Dholl PuriPort Louis, Mauritius · medium · 70 minFeather-soft flatbreads with ground split peas hidden in the dough, folded around bean curry and chutney.
RougaillePort Louis, Mauritius · easy · 55 minA Creole tomato stew of Mauritius, simmered with thyme, ginger, and curry leaf around fish or sausage.
Farata with Butter Bean CurryPort Louis, Mauritius · medium · 55 minFlaky griddled flatbread (farata) served with a light butter-bean curry, a popular Mauritian breakfast.
Mine FritePort Louis, Mauritius · easy · 35 minWok-fried egg noodles tossed with chicken, prawns, and vegetables in a savory sauce, Mauritius's favorite street lunch.
NapolitainePort Louis, Mauritius · medium · 45 minTwo crumbly shortbread biscuits sandwiched with jam and coated in bright pink icing, a Mauritian bakery icon.
Vindaye PoissonPort Louis, Mauritius · medium · 45 minFried firm fish folded into a tangy, mustardy pickle of turmeric, mustard seeds, garlic, ginger and vinegar with barely-cooked onions, eaten with fresh bread or rice.
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