
by Iyath Adam
With Eid just around the corner, it’s time to think of lunch recipes! Whether you’re having a big gathering with extended family or a quieter lunch at home, these recipes have got you covered.

For many households, Eid lunch is not complete without biryani! While this layered Bombay biryani is simple to prepare, it doesn’t skimp out on flavour at all.

This rice in coconut milk is mild, coconutty, and goes great with spicy curries.

You can never go wrong with this traditional kandu kukulhu recipe – just keep in mind that this recipe is extremely spicy, so cut down on the chillies if you want it to be milder.

This bashi musamma recipe is a great dry curry that goes well as a side on any Maldivian lunch table.
Dhon Riha (with Chaokoh 100% Coconut Milk)

Dhon riha with coconut milk has creamy, spicy, and savoury notes all at once. The homemade spice mixture is easy to make and gives this curry a distinct Maldivian flavour!

This garlic butter roast chicken is juicy on the inside, crispy on the inside and flavourful all the way through!

This creamy salad is made with both fruits and vegetables and is a great accompaniment to balance out spiced dishes. .

A mix of spongy vanilla cake, creamy custard and canned fruit cocktail topping, this custard cake has just the right amount of sweetness to chase down a spicy lunch.

Dhalhu alanaasi fani (canned pineapple juice) is sweet, refreshing, and great to prepare when you want something fast

Kan’dhi is a traditional Maldivian dessert drink made with rice flour, coconut milk and some sort of vegetable. This fufoo kan’dhi, made with wax gourd, is great to enjoy as a dessert during Eid lunch!
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