Maldivian Recipes

While we love anything and everything kashikeyo, kashikeyo fani or screwpine juice is a really special treat for really special days.

Whether you are having a Dhivehi Keun or roshi with curry, some Aluvi Sambol can certainly make the meal better.

Maldivians usually prepare it by first slathering it with spices and then deep frying it until crunchy. It’s then devoured whole, bones and all.

Gabulhi Boakibaa is a traditional Maldivian baked short-eat made with gabulhi (young coconut), flour, sugar and maafen (jasmine water).

Here we have the recipe for one of the most popular local rice dishes, Bambukeyolee Baiy. It’s a simple dish; rice is cooked with breadfruit and coconut milk.

While mashuni can be made with a lot of things like moringa pods, pumpkin and eggplants, here we have the recipe for making it potatoes.

Mas huni is a beloved Maldivian breakfast dish that’s served with Maldivian flatbread roshi. This version is made with collard greens.

Breadfruit is cooked with turmeric and coconut milk and the resultant mixture is creamy, mild and delicious.

Kiru Folhi is a crepe made with coconut milk. Enjoy it with a spicy curry.

Hanaakuri Havaadhu is a curry powder made with stove toasted spices.