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Chicken Kalia

Kalia is a Mauritian middle-eastern influenced dish often referred to as a “light” Biryani because of the similarity in spices used as well as their methods of cooking for both the Kalia and Biryani dishes. Essentially it is a Biryani without the rice if you will! If you have had Biryani before, or have heard of the dish and of how amazing it is... you are in for an absolute treat with this Chicken Kalia! It is cooked with a blend of mildly sweet and spicy flavours after marinating the chicken and potatoes in plain yogurt, fresh mint and coriander, Iranian saffron, and a few more flavour-rich ingredients; and is typically eaten with ...

Chickpea Curry

Chickpea Curry is a simple dish but out of this world in flavour. It includes Chickpeas, Onions, Tomatoes, Coriander and many other spices and ingredients. The pulses literally soaks up all those flavours from the Indian ingredients in this dish. Chickpea Curry is very often eaten with rotis (faratas), dal puris, chapati, or rice. And just like most curries in Mauritius, it is also typically accompanied with different chutneys, salads, or pickles on the side. So make your plans now and order some up for this Friday's supper from us! Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free      

Palak Paneer

If you haven't tried it yet... well, you are in for an absolute treat! Palak Paneer is a popular North Indian curry made of blanched spinach and soft paneer (cheese). This creamy, rich and nutritious dish contains paneer cubes in a healthy spinach sautéed smooth sauce with finely balanced curry spices in aromatic ghee and a small splash of cream at the end to bring in that rich creamy texture. Truly divine! It is typically eaten with faratas or rice, accompanied with different salads or pickles on the side. So make your plans now... don't wait. Order up this Friday's supper feast from us! Vegetarian and Gluten-Free      

Paneer Butter Masala

If you haven't tried it yet... well, you are in for an absolute treat! Paneer Butter Masala is a popular creamy & beautiful bright orange-red delicious North Indian curry made with cashew nuts, tomatoes, onions and the perfect combination of spices along with the star.... soft paneer (cheese). The gravy alone is creamy, rich and irresistible and the dish itself is healthy with paneer cubes. It's truly divine! It is typically eaten with any indian breads or any rice varieties, accompanied with different salads, chutneys or pickles on the side. So don't wait... make your plans now! Order up this Friday's supper feast from us! Vegetarian ...

Mauritian Black Lentils

This lovely homestyle Black Lentils dish made with black lentils, tomatoes, onion, thyme and many other spices and ingredients is another staple in many Mauritian homes on the island. It's an incredibly healthy (protein-rich), delicious and hearty dish and really is another one of those soul-satisfying dishes filled with flavour and warmth. In Mauritian Creole, we’ll either call it “La Soup Lentille” or “Fricasseé Lentilles Noires” or even just “Lentille Noir”! Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free      

Lima Bean Curry

Lima Bean curry (known as Cari Gros Pois back in Mauritian Creole) is a simple dish but out of this world in flavour. It includes Lima Beans, Onions, Tomatoes, Coriander and many other spices and ingredients. The beans literally soaks up all those flavours from the East-Indian ingredients in this dish. Lima Bean Curry is very often eaten with rotis (faratas), dal puris, chapati, or rice. And just like most curries in Mauritius, it is also typically accompanied with different chutneys, salads, or pickles on the side. So make your plans now and order some up for this Friday's supper from us! Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free...

Punjabi-Style Dhal

There are so many different styles and types of prepared "Dhal" dishes out there, each of them unique in flavour, texture and origin. Offering one of our favourite ones this week, Punjabi-Style Dhal. A heart-warming, humble, simple, healthy, protein-rich, smooth and delicious dish made with Urad Dhal and Red Lentils, Onions, Tomatoes, and many amazing spices. This is one dish that will have you craving for more! This dish is typically eaten with Rice or Roti (faratas), Chapati or Naan, accompanied by several different side dishes, similar to most indian dishes. Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.     

Chickpea LaDaube

Fresh tomatoey sauce dish with a curry-like blend of herbs and spices. This Chickpea LaDaube has become a classic for us here in our home and all that have had the pleasure of eating this dish seem to be spreading the word very quickly on just how amazing the dish is! It is a beautiful vegetarian dish. Like many East Indian dishes, the flavors typically develop further the longer it gets to sit. So if you’re able to refrain from eating it all up at once, leftovers are even better the next day. Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free      

Vegetable Curry with mixed pulses

Our traditional Vegetable curry (known as Cari Légime in Mauritian Creole) includes an array of vegetables such as Potatoes, String Beans, Peas, Carrots, Tomatoes along with a variety of pulses, Coriander and many other spices and ingredients. The vegetables literally soaks up all those flavours from the East-Indian ingredients in this dish! Just like most curries in Mauritius, it is typically eaten with faratas or rice, accompanied with different chutneys, salads, or pickles on the side. So make your plans now... invite a few friends over; have a party; and order up this Friday's supper feast from us! Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free ...

Vegetable Korma

An aromatic indian dish made very similar to north indian Navratan Korma with a variety of vegetables, coconut, yogurt, cream, onion, tomato, nuts, and spices. It's a rich, creamy, flavourful dish that is mildly spiced just like the Chicken Korma. Truly Amazing! Korma dishes are typically eaten with Rice or Faratas (roti), Chapati or Naan accompanied with different chutneys, salads, or pickles on the side. Make your plans now... invite a few friends over; have a party; and order up this Friday's supper feast from us! Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.