Maldives Mas Huni with Grated Coconut and Tuna
A traditional Maldivian breakfast delight
Mas Huni is a classic Maldivian breakfast dish made with fresh tuna, grated coconut, and spices, served with traditional flatbread.
- 30 min
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Mas Huni
For the Flatbread (Roshi)
Preparation
Flaking the Tuna
Cook the tuna
Cook the tuna in boiling water until tender (about 10 minutes).
Drain and cool
Drain and let it cool slightly.
Flake the tuna
Flake the tuna using a fork.
Mixing the Mas Huni
Combine ingredients
Combine the flaked tuna, grated coconut, onion, and green chilies in a bowl.
Be careful when handling chilies, as they can irritate the skin. Pro Tip: Wear gloves if you are sensitive to chilies.
Add lime and salt
Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and add salt to taste.
Mix thoroughly
Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Cooking Process
Prepare the Roshi
Mix flour and salt in a bowl, adding coconut oil and water gradually to form a dough.
Cook the Roshi
Roll the dough into flat discs and cook on a hot skillet until golden brown.
Plating & Serving
Maldives Mas Huni with Grated Coconut and Tuna
Maldives Mas Huni with Grated Coconut and Tuna
Serve
Serve the Mas Huni alongside warm Roshi, garnished with fresh lime wedges.
Sauce Pairings
Garnishes & Accompaniments
Perfect Sides
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