Pickled Vegetables (Achard Légume)
A recipe that has been passed down from Malini's great-grandmother! The taste, the crunch, the flavour... it's all beyond incredible!
Made with fresh vegetables (green beans, carrots and cabbage) infused and soaked with a blend of spices which is why it's called Pickled Vegetables! It is an AMAZING, light, tropical, crunchy dish... really popular and a favourite with the locals in Mauritius and also in La Reunion Island (off the coast of Madagascar, south-west of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean).
Archard Légume is served as a side to many rice dishes but also ...
*SPECIAL APPEARANCE* Tamarind Rice
Tamarind Rice is considered one of the best Traditional Rice dishes, particularly in Tamilian cuisine. It is prepared during special occasions and is also usually served as "prasadam" food during religious prayers or festivals, (Prasadam is given to people as a religious offering, generally after special prayers or religious ceremony).
Our Mauritian Tamarind Rice is a simple but SUCH a flavourful version of this popular South Indian dish and it is made with Fragrant white Basmati rice, a variety of spices, onions, curry leaves, dried red chillies, mustard seeds ...
