by Iyath Adam

Tharavees tea is a time for getting together and enjoying time with friends and family. 

Here are 10 tasty and easy-to-make recipes you can try out for this year’s Tharaavees with your loved ones. 

 

Savoury

Fish Pie

With a creamy, well-seasoned canned tuna filling and an easy dough topping, this is the perfect, simple dish to serve a crowd.  

 

 

Cheesy Chicken Sandwich

These cheesy sandwiches are filled with chicken, cheese, onions, and bell peppers – delicious, filling and easy to make for Tharavees time. 

 

 

Sausage Bread Rolls

Sausage rolls but with some extra oomph! These sausage bread rolls have a spicy cheese layer inside and a crumb-fried layer outside, making them just impossible to resist!

 

Pizza Crackers

Crunchy, cheesy, and packed with pizza flavour, these tasty bites are a great snack to have to feed large crowds. 

 

Riha Folhi

This timeless Maldivian classic requires a bit more steps to make, but the results are worth it. And the best part? You can have any leftover crepes or ‘folhi’ with other fillings too!

 

Desserts

Bread Pudding

Warm, rich, and ridiculously easy to make—this bread pudding brings back comfort in every bite!

 

 

Jelly Slice

With a chewy biscuit base, creamy pudding center, and fruity jelly topping, this is a surefire party favourite. Plus, you can make it ahead and keep it!

 

Mango Sago

Sweet, creamy, and loaded with mango goodness! The chewy sago pearls, cut up mangoes and coconut milk in this dessert is reminiscent of Thai sticky rice – but much easier and simple to prepare!

 

Tea Loaf

This simple bake is the perfect cake loaf – lightly spiced, moist, and packed with tea flavour. Serve sliced, with some butter for spreading, for the ultimate bite.

 

Rose Barfi 

Delicately sweet, rich, and infused with rosy syrup, this melt-in-your-mouth treat adds an elegant touch to any spread.