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Mauritian Rougaille Recipe

Nothing is more uniquely Mauritian than the traditional Rougaille dish. This characteristically Creole cuisine is so adaptable that it goes with just about anything. Serve it simply or with any type of meat or veggie including meat, fish, seafood, eggs, veggies, and tofu.

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posted on 5 months ago — updated on 3 months ago

How to prepare the tastiest Rougaille (Rugai)

Everyone in Mauritius enjoys the traditional Mauritian dish known as rougaille or rougail. Essentially, it is a tomato-based dish, but the spices employed give it extraordinarily rich flavors. Since this recipe has been handed down through the generations, there are many different spice combinations that can be used, including onions, garlic, ginger, thyme, chilies, cilantro, coriander, spring onions, curry leaves, etc. The key is to truly make your rougaille recipe your own by modifying it.

How to prepare the Mauritian Rougaille

Ingredients

2 Chillies, cut into lengthwise
Half onion finely chopped
5 tomatoes, roughly chopped
3 Garlic cloves
Oil
Salt to taste

Instructions

Over medium heat, soften the onion and crushed garlic in oil in a large saucepan.
To simmer, add chopped tomatoes, chilies, and salt to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer for a further 10 minutes with the lid on, stirring regularly and crushing tomatoes as you do so.
Serve with coriander chutney and dhal puri.

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