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Maldives Mas Huni with Grated Coconut and Tuna

Name: Maldives Mas Huni with Grated Coconut and Tuna
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: Fresh tuna, 200g, cooked and flaked; Freshly grated coconut, 1 cup; Onion, 1 medium, finely chopped; Green chilies, 1–2, chopped; Lime, Juice of 1; Salt, To taste; All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon; Coconut oil, 2 tablespoons; Warm water, 3/4 cup

Mas Huni is a classic Maldivian breakfast dish made with fresh tuna, grated coconut, and spices, served with traditional flatbread.

4.7(51 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 21, 2025

Maldives Mas Huni with Grated Coconut and Tuna — Breakfast served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Mas Huni

For the Flatbread (Roshi)

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 437 kcal
Protein: 19.88 g
Carbs: 54.38 g
Fat: 15.5 g
Fiber: 4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1746 kcal
Protein: 79.5 g
Carbs: 217.5 g
Fat: 62 g
Fiber: 16 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Fresh tuna 200g, cooked and flaked	250	50	0	5	0
Freshly grated coconut 1 cup	280	3	12	27	7
Onion 1 medium, finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
Green chilies 1–2, chopped	12	0.5	2.5	0	1
Lime Juice of 1	10	0	3	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
All-purpose flour 2 cups	910	25	190	2	6
Salt 1/2 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Coconut oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Warm water 3/4 cup	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Flaking the Tuna

1
Cook the tuna
Cook the tuna in boiling water until tender (about 10 minutes).
2
Drain and cool
Drain and let it cool slightly.
3
Flake the tuna
Flake the tuna using a fork.

Mixing the Mas Huni

1
Combine ingredients
Combine the flaked tuna, grated coconut, onion, and green chilies in a bowl.
Tip: Be careful when handling chilies, as they can irritate the skin. Pro Tip: Wear gloves if you are sensitive to chilies.
2
Add lime and salt
Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and add salt to taste.
3
Mix thoroughly
Mix thoroughly until well combined.

How to Make Maldives Mas Huni with Grated Coconut and Tuna

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Prepare the Roshi
Mix flour and salt in a bowl, adding coconut oil and water gradually to form a dough.
2
Cook the Roshi
Roll the dough into flat discs and cook on a hot skillet until golden brown.