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“Maldives Cookbook”, Wanderlust Publishing, 2023.

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Here I present: “Maldives Cookbook”, Wanderlust Publishing, 2023.
Maldives are group of island atolls in the Indian Ocean, shown BELOW. The Maldives national capital is Malé.

Garudiya is the national dish of the Maldives; and, “garudiya” is a tuna fish soup.



Most countries of the Indian Ocean are predominantly fishes eating (shown on map BELOW). The per capita consumption of fishes is 12 pounds per year in India.
India’s meat of choice is “freshwater fish”; however, the Maldive’s meat of choice is “marine fish”.


The “table of contents” of this cookbook is shown BELOW.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

  1. Garudiya Bis Keemiya: Maldivian fish broth with fried fish samosas.
  2. Hikimas Theluli: Stir-fried jicama with spices and coconut milk.
  3. Kelulhu Rihakuru Bis Kothu Roshi: Pumpkin curry with fish paste served with chopped roshi.
  4. Thairath: Maldivian bread pudding made with bread, coconut milk, and jaggery.
  5. Hiki Riha: Stir-fried drumstick leaves with coconut, spices, and garlic.
  6. Boakiba Bis Kukulhu Riha: Spicy chicken curry wrapped in a crispy boakiba pastry.
  7. Dhon Riha: Tuna curry cooked with coconut milk, curry leaves, and spices.
  8. Hikiya Riha: Stir-fried winged beans with coconut, chili, and mustard seeds.
  9. Bajiyaa: Maldivian-style savory fritters made with lentils and spices.
  10. Mas Huni Bis Mas Huni Roshi: Shredded tuna salad served with roshi and grated coconut.
  11. Boakibaa Bis Theluli: Spicy stir-fried breadfruit with coconut milk and aromatic spices.
  12. Kukulhu Bambukeylu Curry: Chicken curry cooked with breadfruit and coconut milk.
  13. Bondibai Bis Kelulhu: Pumpkin pudding made with coconut milk, rice, and jaggery.
  14. Fihunu Bambu Kayu: Grilled breadfruit marinated in spices and coconut milk.
  15. Hikiya Kukulhu Bonda: Chicken fritters made with winged beans and spices.
  16. Bis Rihaakuru: Thick fish paste mixed with coconut, onions, and spices.
  17. Saagu Bondi: Creamy sago pudding made with coconut milk and jaggery.
  18. Boakiba Bis Masroshi: Spiced fish pastry filled with masroshi mixture and deep-fried.
  19. Kelulhu Theluli: Stir-fried pumpkin with spices and coconut flakes.
  20. Hiki Riha Bis Kothu Roshi: Stir-fried drumstick leaves served with chopped roshi.

Here I presented: “Maldives Cookbook”, Wanderlust Publishing, 2023.

COMMENTS.

 The population of the Maldives is one-half million (500,000) people.  This is a population half the size of the Hawaiian Islands. The map of the Maldives island atolls is shown BELOW.

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