Mas-huni or MASHUNI (Dhivehi: މަސްހުނި)

is a typical Maldivian breakfast, consisting of tuna, red onion or shallots for milder union flavour, coconut, lime juice, finely chopped curry leaves salt to taste and chili.

Making Mashuni

🥥 Ingredients:

 • 1 cup canned tuna (preferably smoked or in 0live oil)

 • 1 cup freshly grated coconut

 • fresh curry leaves 🍃, finely chopped

 • 1 small red onion or a shallot, finely chopped

 • 1 red chilli (or Scotch bonnet), finely chopped

 • Juice of 1 lime

 • Salt, to taste

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

 1. In a bowl, combine the chopped onion, chopped chilli, chopped curry leaves 🍃, lime juice, and salt.

Mix well, gently pressing the ingredients to release their flavors.

 2. Add the drained (i’ve left the oil in as i prefer it not so dry) tuna to the mixture and combine thoroughly.

 3. Incorporate the grated coconut, mixing until evenly distributed.

 4. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

 5. Serve with freshly made Roshi.

Mashuni

🫓 Roshi (Maldivian Flatbread) Recipe:

Roshi is a soft, unleavened flatbread that complements Mashuni perfectly.

🌾 Ingredients:

 • 300g all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)

 • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

 • 1 teaspoon salt

 • Approximately 200ml warm water

 • Optional: 50g shredded coconut for added flavor

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

 1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and vegetable oil.

 2. Gradually add warm water, kneading until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms.

 3. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

 4. Divide the dough into golf ball-sized portions.

 5. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle, approximately 6 inches in diameter.

 6. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each roshi for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until light brown spots appear.

 7. Keep the cooked roshi covered with a clean towel to maintain softness.

PS:Adding shredded coconut to the dough imparts a subtle sweetness and enhances the flavor.

🌿 Variations & Serving Suggestions;

 • Greens: Incorporate finely chopped greens like kale or spinach into the Mashuni for added nutrition.

 • Heat: Adjust the amount of chilli to suit your spice preference.

 • Serving: Traditionally, Mashuni is enjoyed by scooping it up with pieces of Roshi.

Mashuni with greens