Famous Street Foods of Mauritius which will leave your mouth watering.

Food is something that everyone loves, and everyone is ready to try new delicacies. Besides its white sand beaches and magnificent resorts with stunning views of the sea and mountains, Mauritius is recognized for its large variety of Mauritian street cuisine, which draws crowds and tantalize their taste buds.

Dholl Puri

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Dholl Puri may easily be regarded as as Mauritius’ national dish. It’s similar to the Indian flatbread ‘Paratha,’ but with a Mauritian twist: yellow split pea (chana dal) is stuffed within the flatbread, which is then deep-fried in oil with a pinch of turmeric added to the dough for color. This traditional Mauritius street dish is best served with chilli paste, pickles, and chutneys.

Mauritian Curry

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Many Mauritian cuisines are heavily influenced by Indian cuisine. The Mauritian curry has a distinct flavour from its Indian counterpart. Both kinds of curry have a similar base of onion, garlic, turmeric, and curry leaves. The Mauritian Creole curry is typically served with flatbread or rice, as well as lentils (dal) and a variety of chutneys (Gravies). Foodies will recognize the Mauritian chicken curry and octopus’ curry.

Vanilla Tea

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Black tea is cultivated in the southern region of Mauritius. The Mauritian Vanilla tea is made from a blend of black tea, Sri Lankan tea, and vanilla. With delectable snacks like papaya pannacotta or tea-infused products, this refreshing cup of tea may be savoured.

Anana Confit

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This delicious and enticing meal may be found across the island. Victoria Pineapples are used to make this; the first step is to chop the pineapples and remove the skin before carving a sophisticated design out of them with big knives. The chunks are then placed in a bag with a sweet tamarind sauce, a sprinkle of salt, and mild species to enhance the flavour. Summer is the perfect time to try this sweet, sour, and spicy Mauritius street dish.

Gateaux Piment

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Gateaux Piment, often known as chilli cakes, is a popular street dish in Mauritius. It’s a Mauritian fritter, with the exception that it’s made of yellow split peas (chana dal), which are soaked overnight, pounded into a pasty texture, mixed with onions, chilies, and turmeric, and then deep fried to enhance crunchiness. It pairs nicely with some butter and spicy sauce on a soft Mauritian bread. Gateaux Piment is a delicious lunchtime treat that may also be served for breakfast.

Gajacks

Gajaks are a Mauritius street dish that is a combination of popular street snacks such as samosas, bhajis, and fritters composed of chickpea flour, exotic spices, and chilies, then deep fried to get a glossy golden color. Lines of booths selling Gajaks may be found primarily in markets, where visitors and residents can stop for a bite to eat after a long day of shopping. Gajaks are served with beverages and refreshments.

 Mine Frite

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The expanding Chinese community in Mauritius has given rise to Min Frite, another name for Mauritian fried noodles. The noodles are generally made from yellow wheat, which gives them a naturally bright yellow color, and are served with a variety of vegetables such as carrots, cabbages, zucchini leaves, and any other vegetable of your choosing. Min Frite with garlic sauce and chili paste is sold by street sellers in the marketplace.

 Biryani

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A street food menu in India or Mauritius would be incomplete without biryani. The iconic celebratory meal popularized in Mauritius by the Indo-Muslim minority may be seen in abundance on the island’s streets, served directly from large cooking pots with chutneys, pickles, and chilies. It is a rice-based meal with additional ingredients such as chicken, mutton, potatoes, peas, cashews, raisins, fried onion, and genuine spices such as saffron to enhance the dish’s quality. The cooking pans include a seal to keep the fluffy rice biryani fresh and fragrant.

 

Taro Fritters

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These small, deep-fried balls of grated taro root vegetable, a Mauritius staple, are a mouth-watering delicacy that dominates the island’s street markets. The grated taro is combined with ginger, salt, and spices before being topped with a spicy tomato sauce. They’re crispy on the surface and moist on the inside, and they go great with a cup of hot tea as a side dish.

Alouda

The sweet and traditional Mauritian drink, inspired by the Indian drink Falooda, is made in Mauritius’ capital, Port Louis. It’s created largely with milk and a variety of flavoring and coloring syrups, as well as cashews, sweet basil seeds, crushed nuts, and agar-agar for texture. Finally, crushed ice turns this sweet beverage into an extremely refreshing refreshment for a hot and exhausting day at the market.

Sweet Potato Cakes

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Mauritius’s favorite street snack is gateau patates, which is another name for sweet potato cakes. It’s a light and delightful, sweet dessert that may be enjoyed at any time of day. A simple combination of boiling sweet potatoes, flour, shredded coconut, and cardamom is formed into a dough and shaped into little hemispherical forms before being deep fried to achieve that golden color. 

Mauritian Style Pao (Chinese Dim Sums)

There are numerous restaurants in Mauritius that provide great Cantonese food, thanks to the country’s large population of Sino-Mauritians (Mauritians with Chinese heritage) (Chinese cuisine). Dimsums are by far the most popular of all Chinese meals. They’re simply little bite-sized pieces of veggies or meat wrapped in dough and fried or steamed with chutneys. These steamed Mauritian Delicacies will leave you wanting for more.

Coconut Water

Coconut water is another pleasant street beverage that may be found in abundance in Mauritius’ marketplaces. Before giving it to the customer, large, green coconuts are cut open for the top and a straw is inserted. People may either stand and finish it or carry it around with them; drinking while shopping helps to calm the mind faster.

Being in Mauritius is a pleasurable experience since one does not have to worry about finding a great meal to eat. If you are not in the mood to dine at a restaurant, the number of sellers providing Mauritius street cuisine with a variety of snacks, desserts, and beverages is the most convenient choice. So, if you’re in Mauritius, don’t miss out on these delectable street foods!