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Maldivian Egg Rolls (Biskeemiyaa)

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Maldivian egg rolls called bikseemiyaa make a scrumptious appetizer.  This treats were a real surprise.  They are often made with tuna as well.  This version was simply a hard boiled egg with some shredded cabbage, onion, curry leaves and a hot green chili.  They are wrapped up in an egg roll wrapper and deep fried.  We devoured them and I have made them several times since.  A quick and easy appetizer that is a guaranteed winner.

Maldivian egg rolls

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Maldivian Egg Rolls (Biskeemiyaa)

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Maldivian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 hard boiled egg chopped
  • 1 green chili minced
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 4 curry leaves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • egg roll wrappers
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix together all the ingredients except the egg roll wrappers.
  • put a egg roll wrapper on your surface with a little water to seal the edges
  • fill the cabbage mixture into the wrapper fold the two right and left sides into the middle and then roll it up.
  • Seal the edge with a little water
  • Put the egg rolls into your deep fryer or frying pan at 375 degrees and fry until golden brown.
  • Remove them from the oil and let drain on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
  • Slice in half on the diagonal and serve hot.
  • Enjoy!

 

Maldivian Flat bread (Mas Aluvi Roshi)

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Maldivian flat bread made with potato and fish is called mas aluvi roshi.  I love Indian flat bread and this was a delicious way to enjoy it. This bread can be made rolled out flat or in rounds and stuffed with the potato and fish filling.  I made ours rolled out flat and to be honest it was a little tricky but the end result was excellent.  I loved these and would enjoy them for a light lunch on their own anytime.  In the Maldives these would be made with smoked tuna called tuna valhoa mas alternatively a can of tuna can be used which is how I made ours.  Enjoy!

Maldivian flat bread

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Maldivian Flat bread (Mas Aluvi Roshi)

Course Bread
Cuisine Maldivian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • For the dough
  • 2 cups plain all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water +/-
  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • For the filling
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled, boiled and mashed
  • 1 can tuna drained
  • 1/2 onion chopped finely
  • 12 curry leaves chopped finely
  • 3 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • oil

Instructions

  • For the dough:
  • In a bowl put the flour, salt and oil
  • start adding the water a little at a time and start kneading the dough.
  • Make into a semi soft dough adding water as necessary until the desired texture
  • Divide the dough into 10 balls
  • Set aside
  • For the filling:
  • Mix together the onion, salt, curry leaf, pepper and green chilies, add in the mashed potato and drained tuna. Mix thoroughly.
  • To prepare the roshi
  • Take a piece of the prepared dough and make a dent.
  • Stuff with about a tablespoon of the filling and close it to make a round ball
  • Dust the ball with flour and roll out into a flat bread, use additional flour as necessary
  • Heat a pan and put in the roshi adding a touch of oil to each side of the roshi.
  • Cook until lightly browned.
  • Serve hot

 

Maldivian Vegetable Curry (Tharukaaree Riha)

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Maldivian vegetable curry called tharukaaree riha showcases the cuisine of the Maldives.  There is a big Indian and Sri Lanka influence on the Islands and curries of all types are loved there. They can be made with fish, chicken or this vegetarian version.  The beautiful color is derived from the use of turmeric a healthful spice used often in curry.  It has just a bit of heat with the use of a green chili and deliciously flavored with pandan leaf and curry leaves.   Serve with some white rice.  Enjoy!

Maldivian vegetable curry

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Maldivian Vegetable Curry (Tharukaaree Riha)

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Maldivian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato peeled and cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 cup pumpkin cut into cubes
  • 1 cup green beans cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 cup carrots peeled and cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 green chili minced
  • 6 curry leaves
  • 1 pandan leaf tied in a knot
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 " ginger sliced thinly
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients in a large stock pot on high heat and bring to a boil
  • reduce heat to a simmer until vegetables are tender and the gravy gets thick around 20 mins.
  • Remove the pandan leaf and serve with white rice.

 

 

Maldivian Sweetened Condensed Milk Cake (Gerikiru Boakibaa)

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Maldivian sweetened condensed milk cake makes for a lovely dessert and was how we ended our Maldivian feast. The Islands have to import food items as not too much grows there.  This cake made with canned sweetened condensed milk is called gerikiru boakibaa.  It is a very simple quick and easy recipe that comes out surprisingly moist and delicious. Dust the top with some powdered sugar for a little added sweetness, it would also be lovely with any type of fruit as a topping.

Maldivian sweetened condensed milk cake

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Maldivian Sweetened Condensed Milk Cake (Gerikiru Boakibaa)

Course Dessert
Cuisine Maldivian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 cake
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 395g
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • powdered sugar for dusting the top

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Grease a cake tin about 9 inches
  • Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and beat well until all the ingredients are well mixed.
  • Pour the batter in the cake pan
  • Put in the oven and check at about 20 minutes, the cake will rise and if you put a toothpick in the middle it should come out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool before removing from the pan.
  • Remove the cake and dust with powdered sugar.