05 Delectable Dishes to Try in Maldives – Savour the Flavours of Paradise!

Mas huni is a traditional Maldivian breakfast dish that provides the ideal start to the day. It's a delightful mixture of shredded smoked tuna, freshly grated coconut, finely chopped onions, and chillies, all bound together with a drizzle of zesty lime. The result is a harmonious blend of textures and flavours and what’s more, it is easy to make meaning that you can look to replicate it once back home. Mas huni is typically eaten with freshly baked roshi (flatbread) and some hot tea which complete a delicious morning meal.

Imagine a delicious snack that’s golden brown on the outside and bursting with flavour on the inside. That's Masroshi for you. These delightful culinary creations are made from stuffed, flattened, and fried dough, with the filling being the star of the ‘show’ – smoked tuna, a Maldivian staple; this is mixed with ingredients like ginger, garlic, grated coconut, and lime. The combination of dough and the rich, smoky tuna creates a taste that's utterly addictive be it eaten for breakfast, as a snack in the evening or when on the go.

This country is a haven for seafood lovers with much to enjoy, be it when dining at local eateries or the best restaurants in Maldives at private island resorts like Adaaran Prestige Water Villas. One of the most popular seafood dishes here is undoubtedly fish curry and the great thing is, there is a variety of options as well. Not surprisingly, tuna is generally the favourite ingredient for fish curries be it frigate, yellowfin, or skipjack tuna. One popular traditional dish to try would be kandu kukulhu made with tuna, cooked in coconut milk, and infused with various spices. You also get mas riha and dhon riha, two other well-known fish curries worth trying.

To conclude your Maldivian culinary adventure, indulge in kiru boakibaa, a traditional milk cake that is bound to become one of your favourite holiday sweet treats! This delectable dessert is made from coconut milk which gives it a signature taste along with sugar, and flour; adding to its rich flavour are the inclusion of aromatic ingredients like cardamom, cinnamon, and rosewater. The combination makes this a truly heavenly dish to savour and will leave a lasting memory of your gastronomic journey in paradise.

Garudhiya is a beloved broth or soup that warms the soul. Made from fresh tuna, the slowly simmered broth is clear and light and allows the natural flavours of the fish to shine through; to this mixture ingredients like garlic, onion and curry leaves are added to complement the taste. Once ready, garudhiya is usually served with rice or roshi as well as lime wedges, and deep-fried chillies for those looking to add more spiciness to their meal. It makes the perfect comfort food on your holiday while also offering a taste of traditional Maldivian cuisine.