Your best culinary memory in Mauritius

I had heard that Mauritian cuisine was a mixture of French, Indian and Chinese culture and that street food was not only very tasty but also good value. I went to the Central Market to try some dholl puri, a pancake from ground yellow split peas and a butter bean curry filling. It was delightful, eating out of a wrap of paper and with the flavours spiced up with some chilli paste. Delicious with some chilled Alouda drink afterwards, a milky drink with basil seeds, syrup and agar jelly.

Gateau Piment is now my favourite made from crushed, yellow split peas, onion, chilli and coriander. Its made into a ball, deep fried and delicious with several inside a baguette!

My best discovery was Chicken and Prawn Curry with rice and side dishes including tomato, onion, cucumber and coriander... and chilli paste of course. It is available across the island and is served in a delicious sauce which you might need more rice to mop it up!

I have used some recipes on the internet and also Shelina Permaloo's excellent cook book, published after she won Masterchef in the UK.

Hello PLMH,

I went to the Central Market to try some dholl puri, a pancake from ground yellow split peas and a butter bean curry filling. It was delightful, eating out of a wrap of paper and with the flavours spiced up with some chilli paste. Delicious with some chilled Alouda drink afterwards, a milky drink with basil seeds, syrup and agar jelly.

I already know which place you are talking about and reading your message is making my mouth water

On a hot summer day like today a tall glass of alouda is all I need

Gateau Piment is now my favourite made from crushed, yellow split peas, onion, chilli and coriander. Its made into a ball, deep fried and delicious with several inside a baguette!

This is my breakfast on everyday Saturday with piping hot chai

Do you have tea/chai with that?

My best discovery was Chicken and Prawn Curry with rice and side dishes including tomato, onion, cucumber and coriander... and chilli paste of course. It is available across the island and is served in a delicious sauce which you might need more rice to mop it up!

I've never tried that but I'm sure it must be delightful

Thank you for sharing your culinary experiences with us!!!

Cheers,

Yoginee

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