Maldivian-style Rice Porridge with Tuna and Coconut Sambal (Baiypen and MasKurolhi)

This is a  popular dish to break the fast.  The bland rice porridge goes well with the spicy tuna and coconut  sambal. For the sambal I have used sun dried tuna or muguri mas to get that crunchy texture.  The contrast of flavours from the fiery chilli, to the crunchy texture of the dried tuna,…

Bondibaiy (Rice Pudding) – A Sticky Affair

Happy Eid! Yet again. A celebration of food, family, and friends. I started my food blogging journey on Eid two years ago, with a very traditional Maldivian dessert, Bondibaiy (rice pudding). My food blogging journey would not have started without the help of my daughter, Rubina. She encouraged me to start this humble journey to…

Red Lentil or Dhal rice (Mugu Baiy)

This is a simple,  hearty and nutritious dish made with a few ingredients. Two of my favourites, rice and dhal are cooked together in one pot. I have used red lentils for this recipe as it is quicker to cook. Dhal rice goes well with my  potato curry and coconut and mint sambal or by…