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.
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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 ...
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 ...
Tomato Rougaille
“Rougaille Pomme d'amour” which translates as Tomato Rougaille in english, is widely used as an accompaniment to many Indian dishes. Global Table Adventure describes this dish in the best possible way, truly... when they say:
"Until you take a bite. Then you realize, this is more complex than you could have ever known. This “rougaille” is … unusual. First, there’s a hint of the French influence – a smattering of parsley, thyme, and even the optional splash of white wine. Then there’s the African influence – calling for chili peppers – as much as ...
Cucumber Pachedi
Our Mauritian south-indian influenced Cucumber Pachedi is a side dish similar to the north indian Raita. Light and refreshing, it is made with cucumber, plain yogurt, mustard seeds and herbs. This side is a wonderful, healthy accompaniment with curries, dhals and so many more dishes.
Recommended with all mains on this week’s menu.
Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Fresh Tomato Chutney
This Tomato Chutney, or "Satini Pomme d'Amour" as we would call it in Mauritius, is an uncooked tomato chutney and is a refreshing choice to serve alongside savoury dishes. Much like our north american salsa in texture and flavour, it is made with fresh tomatoes, onions, herbs and refreshing dressing.
Recommended with Fish Curry and Kalia on this week's menu.
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Cucumber Salad
This cucumber salad made with cucumbers, crisp red onions, mild chillies, a vinegar based dressing and seasoning is a simple and refreshing side that works really well served with any dish that is rich in flavour.
Recommended with the all dishes on this week’s menu.
Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free
Curried Potato (Fricassé)
This particular potato curry side dish has always been a true favourite during family meals... at times even eaten all on its own as a main dish!
It is made with Potatoes, Onions, Curry Leaves, and a blend of aromatic spices, and cooked slowly allowing the potatoes to absorb all the amazing flavours.
Recommended with the Butter Chicken and Mauritian Black Lentils on this week's menu.
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free
