Hanaakuri Masdhalhu

Hanaakuri Havaadhu is a curry powder made by stove-toasting spices, and it’s what gives Hanaakuri Mas its rich, signature flavor. Inspired by this classic, Hanaakuri Masdhalhu is a simpler, quicker dish that uses the same curry powder. You can make the havaadhu from scratch or use store-bought, making this an easy recipe to enjoy anytime.

We served our Hanaakuri Masdhalhu with Pillsbury Whole Wheat Roti, provided to us by one of our partners Sosun Fihaara. This ambient, ready-to-eat flat bread is made using Pillsbury Chakki Atta. The roti is easy to prepare as you can just heat it and eat it with sides of your choice.

Serving size: 2-3

Ingredients:

For Hanaakuri Masdhalhu

• 1 can tuna chunks in oil
• 1 thinly sliced medium onion
• 1 chopped garlic clove
• 5 curry leaves
• 3-inch chopped pandan leaf
• ½ scotch bonnet
• 1 tbsp Hanaakuri Havaadhu
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• ½ tsp salt

For serving

• 6 Pillsbury Whole Wheat Roti

Instructions:

1. To a small pot, add the oil from 1 can tuna chunks in oil, and heat it on high heat for 30 seconds. Then, add 1 thinly sliced medium onion, 1 chopped garlic clove, 5 curry leaves, 3-inch chopped pandan leaf and a ½ scotch bonnet. Stir-fry using a spatula for 2 minutes or until the onions become soft.
2. Add 1 tbsp Hanaakuri Havaadhu and 2 tbsp tomato paste to the pot and then cook for 1 minute. Now add 1/3 cup coconut milk, 1 can of tuna chunks and ½ tsp salt. Stir and cook for 3 minutes while squashing the tuna chunks and then it is done.
3. Heat up a pan on high heat. Warm up a Pillsbury Whole Wheat Roti for 30 to 40 seconds on each side. Repeat it for the rest of the rotis and set aside.
4. Serve the Hanaakuri Masdhalhu with the Pillsbury Whole Wheat Rotis and enjoy!