Mauritian Chicken Curry With Roti

Mauritian Chicken Curry with Roti is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and fragrant curry sauce, served with soft and fluffy roti. This traditional Mauritian dish is a perfect blend of Indian, Chinese, African, and European influences, making it a unique and delicious meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Mauritian Mauritian Cuisine Chicken Curry Roti Spicy
Mauritian Chicken Curry With Roti

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4-6 roti (store-bought or homemade)
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat some oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin seeds, and coriander powder, and cook for a few minutes to toast the spices.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, potatoes, and cinnamon stick to the pot, and stir to combine.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Bring the curry to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
  6. While the curry is cooking, warm the roti in a dry skillet or in the oven until they are soft and pliable.
  7. Serve the Mauritian Chicken Curry with warm roti and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Skillet Knife Cutting board Grater Measuring spoons Measuring cups

Tools

Spatula Tongs Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Mauritian Chicken Curry with Roti alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add a chopped chili pepper or a sprinkle of chili flakes to the curry sauce.

Cost

$15