Mas Huni: The Classic Maldivian Breakfast -

Mas Huni: The Classic Maldivian Breakfast

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked tuna, flaked

1½ cups freshly grated coconut

1 small onion, finely sliced

2–3 fresh green chilies, finely chopped

1–2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander, optional

4 warm roshi or flatbreads, for serving

Method

Place the flaked tuna and grated coconut in a large bowl. Add the sliced onion and chopped green chilies, then gently mix everything together with your fingers or a spoon. Season with salt and gradually add the fresh lime juice, mixing until the flavors are evenly distributed. Taste and adjust the lime, salt, or chili according to your preference. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the flavors can blend, then serve fresh with warm roshi or flatbread.

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Notes

Use freshly grated coconut and fresh lime juice whenever possible. They make a noticeable difference in the texture and bright, authentic flavor of mas huni.