4 dishes to enjoy in Mauritius

Among the many attractions of these beautiful islands you will not fail to taste some of the local delicacies! On Mauritius you will enjoy not only white beaches, heavenly sea and unspoilt nature, but also a gastronomic culture of a thousand colours and scents! Here are 4 dishes to try in Mauritius:

 

1- Curried chicken

2- Farata

Farata, the Mauritian equivalent of Indian paratha, is a bread typically eaten with curry. It is buttery, flaky and delicious! Farata is an excellent accompaniment for dishes based on Mauritian curry, to try with the many seasonings of Mauritian cuisine!

3- Mauritian Biryani

Originally from India, the Mauritian Biryani is a combination of Indian and Pakistani Biryani with a unique flavor. The dish consists of meat marinated at the base and covered with Basmati rice, cooked together in the same pot. A dish not to be missed on a trip to Mauritius!

 

4- Dholl Puri

A very popular dish in Mauritius to taste at all costs: Dholl puri is a pancake made with ground yellow peas, seasoned with cumin and turmeric, grilled on a flat pan and wrapped with curry bean butter, spicy tomato sauce, pickled vegetables, coriander and chili pepper. A triumph of flavours!

These are just some of the delicacies you can enjoy in Mauritius! The islands of this nation are full of tasty recipes but also interesting activities and attractions to visit. To learn more, don't miss out on the 6 things to do in Mauritius and the 4 attractions to visit in Mauritius.

If you want to find out about the cost of your trip, compare the prices of flights to Mauritius with our search engine!