AO Roadhaige Badhige: Chichandaa Mashuni

AO Roadhaige Badhige is a special column curated by AO News during the holy month of Ramadan. This year, on the second day of Ramadan, the focus is on preparing 'Chichandaa Mashuni,' a traditional Maldivian dish. Ingredients include grated coconut, curry leaves, turmeric paste, lime juice, lemon zest, garlic, cumin, a pinch of salt, red chili powder, and mustard seeds. The process involves sautéing garlic, cumin, curry leaves, turmeric, and lemon zest until aromatic, then mixing in grated coconut and lime juice. Finally, mustard seeds are added for a burst of flavor. This simple yet flavorful dish is a staple during Ramadan.