A comforting green banana and beef stew simmered with coconut milk, turmeric, and garlic. The sauce is silky and subtly sweet, making it a beloved staple of Mahoran home cooking. ¹⁾

Fragrant spiced rice dish, similar to biryani, made with cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, and meat (usually beef or chicken). A festive meal often prepared for weddings and special occasions. ²⁾

Spiny lobster tails cooked in a luscious vanilla and coconut milk sauce — highlighting Mayotte’s unique use of local vanilla in savory dishes. ³⁾

A stew of okra and meat (beef or mutton), slow-cooked in a tomato-based sauce with onion, garlic, and lemon juice. Slimy in texture but deeply flavorful. ⁴⁾

Sweet coconut rice cakes with hints of cardamom and nutmeg, steamed or grilled in banana leaves. Eaten during holidays or shared after prayers at the mosque. ⁵⁾

A hearty soup of lentils or mung beans, simmered with vegetables, garlic, chili, and sometimes bits of salted fish or meat. Perfect for Ramadan evenings or cooler tropical nights. ⁶⁾

Spicy grilled meat skewers, typically beef, marinated with garlic, ginger, chili, and turmeric — grilled over open flames and served with cassava or banana fries. ⁷⁾

A banana or cassava mash flavored with grated coconut and sugar or butter and salt, depending on whether it's served sweet or savory. ⁸⁾

A raw tomato-based relish with onion, lime juice, chili, and ginger — sometimes includes dried fish. Served as a sharp, spicy side to rice or grilled dishes. ⁹⁾

A dish of manioc (cassava) leaves, finely ground and stewed in coconut milk and spices, sometimes with smoked fish or shrimp. Rich, earthy, and slow-cooked for hours. ¹⁰⁾

Octopus simmered in coconut milk with turmeric, chili, and garlic — tender, creamy, and mildly spicy, often served with rice. ¹¹⁾

Ripe plantains oven-baked with spices and coconut milk — a sweet-salty side dish or light dessert showcasing Mayotte’s abundant bananas. ¹²⁾

Influenced by Indian cuisine, these triangle pastries are stuffed with spiced minced meat, peas, or lentils, then deep-fried until golden — found in markets and street stalls. ¹³⁾

Translates to “cassava in coconut milk” — a dessert or breakfast dish where tender cassava pieces are cooked in a sweet coconut syrup infused with vanilla and cloves. ¹⁴⁾

Chicken simmered in a massalé spice blend (similar to garam masala), with onions, tomatoes, and garlic — a flavor-packed dish reflecting Mayotte’s Indo-African roots. ¹⁵⁾