Cari Ourite: A fiery dish of the sea

 






Cari Ourite:  A Spicy Dance on the Mauritian Plate

  • Cari Ourite isn't just about the taste, its a cultural experience. It is traditionally served with fluffy rice. It is a dish that transcends social barriers, a common thread that unites people across the island. The octopus curry (cari ourite) is made of turmeric, cumin and fiery chillies which brings a delightful kick and awakens the taste buds with the aromatic curry base. This octopus curry is more than just a meal, its a fiery embrace of the Mauritian sea and its rich culinary heritage of the island.
  • Its origins are likely to blend from European stewing traditions with the seafood expertise of Malagasy people. Overtime the African and Indian influences enriched the base by creating a vibrant curry with tomatoes, onions, spices and often coconut milk as well.
  • Its ingredients consists of:
  • -5-6 tablespoons of oil
  • -1/2 tablespoon of mustard seeds 
  • -1 medium onion slice
  • -3 green chilli
  • -2 tablespoon curry powder
  • -1/2 tablespoon turmeric
  • -1/2 tablespoon chilli flakes
  • -A pinch of salt taste
  • -A few curry leaves
  • -Water
  • -1kg of sliced octopus in pressure cooker
  • -At last after 2-3 whistles, remove 1 cup of octopus water for flavour and cook the rest for curry
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Here are the instructions on how to make this fiery Mauritian seafood dish:
1. Rub salt on the octopus to prevent it from being slimy.
2. Then boil it after rubbing salt on it and remove after 2 whistles.
3. After boiling it, cut off its head and eye and then slice it into small pieces before cooking.
4. In a frying pan, add 5-6 tablespoons of oil, put the sliced onions, mustard seeds and minced green chilli to fry.
5. Then add turmeric powder, chilli flakes and curry powder.
6. Then add 1 cup of water and mix it over.
7. Add curry leaves and minced garlic and mix again.
8. Add tomato paste to mix completely.
9. Add 1/2 cup of water and let it cement by covering it with lid.
10. Add the chopped octopus in the mixed ingredient and cover with lid.
11. Add octopus water for gravy to have more flavour, let it cook for 5 minutes.

Food is ready! 😋






Comments

  1. KritaApril 1, 2024 at 6:47 PM

    Definitely a delicasy

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  2. UddishApril 1, 2024 at 10:42 PM

    A very spicy dish if one not careful and yet we enjoy it. 😉

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  3. AbsApril 1, 2024 at 11:06 PM

    If you've never had octopus, this is a great way to try.

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  4. Madhav SanmukhiyaApril 2, 2024 at 1:28 AM

    The cuisine that must be available on every Mauritian event.

    ReplyDelete
  5. YogitaApril 3, 2024 at 1:48 PM

    An explosive and tasty dish that has a rich history behind it.

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