Mauritius Foods | 🇲🇺 | Top Traditional Mauritian Foods | Mauritian Cuisine

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and adds protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chicken thighs are more economical than breasts.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often cheaper when fresh.

Marinate chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté sliced onions until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Add diced potatoes and mix well with the chicken.

In a separate pot, boil basmati rice until par-cooked, about 5 minutes, then drain.

Layer the chicken mixture with the par-cooked rice in the pot, adding whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.

Cover the pot tightly with a lid and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes to allow flavors to meld and rice to finish cooking.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary